rave

verb
UK: /reɪv/
US: /reɪv/

  1. To talk in an uncontrolled or excited way, often because you are angry or enthusiastic.

    1. He began to rave about the unfairness of it all I heard him rave.
    2. She started to rave at her boss about the new policies that were implemented and their effects.

  2. To speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm or admiration.

    1. She would rave about how wonderful he was at school after party.
    2. Critics rave about her performance in the new film and claim she will win many awards.

Synonyms

rant laud party excellent
rave noun

  1. A very large party where people dance to fast, electronic music, often with laser lights.

    1. They went to a rave last weekend near forest.
    2. The police shut down an illegal rave in an abandoned warehouse, arresting several participants.
rave adjective

  1. Extremely good; excellent.

    1. The play got rave reviews after the premiere at city theater.
    2. The restaurant received rave reviews for its innovative menu, attracting customers from all over.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rave" in English means: To talk in an uncontrolled or excited way, often because you are angry or enthusiastic., To speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm or admiration..

The phonetic transcription of "rave" is /reɪv/ in British English and /reɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rave": rant, laud, party, excellent.

Example usage of "rave": "He began to rave about the unfairness of it all I heard him rave.". More examples on the page.