First Known Use: 14th century
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1rave
verb \ˈrāv\
: to talk or write about someone or something in an excited or enthusiastic way
: to talk loudly in an angry or wild way
ravedrav·ing
Full Definition of RAVE
intransitive verb
1
a : to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium b : to speak out wildly c : to talk with extreme enthusiasm <raved about its beauty>
2
: to move or advance violently : storm <the iced gusts still rave and beat — John Keats>
transitive verb
: to utter in madness or frenzy
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Origin of RAVE
Middle English
2rave
noun
: a statement of enthusiastic praise or approval
: a large party that lasts all night in which people dance to electronic dance music
Full Definition of RAVE
1
: an act or instance of raving
2
: an extravagantly favorable criticism <the play received the critics' raves>
3
: a large overnight dance party featuring techno music and usually involving the taking of mind-altering drugs
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First Known Use of RAVE
1598
Related to RAVE
- Synonyms
- acclamation, cheer, cheering, ovation, plaudit(s), rave(s), réclame
RAVE Defined for Kids
rave
verb \ˈrāv\
ravedrav·ing
Definition of RAVE for Kids
1
: to talk wildly or as if crazy <They … raved and ranted until they were on the verge of blows … — Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth>
2
: to talk with great enthusiasm <He raved about the new play.>
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