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rave

1

[ reyv ]

verb (used without object)

raved, raving.
  1. to talk wildly, as in delirium.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , ,

  2. to talk or write with extravagant enthusiasm:

    She raved about her trip to Europe.

  3. (of wind, water, storms, etc.) to make a wild or furious sound; rage.


verb (used with object)

raved, raving.
  1. to utter as if in madness.

noun

  1. an act of raving.
  2. an extravagantly enthusiastic appraisal or review of something.
  3. a dance party featuring electronic dance music arranged by a disc jockey and a light show or other visual effects, and typically characterized by amphetamine and psychedelic drug use:

    They have these all-night raves in a field just outside the city limits.

  4. British Informal. a boisterous party, especially a dance:

    We hung pretty party lights and invited everyone who lived in the building to our rooftop rave.

adjective

  1. extravagantly flattering or enthusiastic:

    rave reviews of a new play.

rave

2

[ reyv ]

noun

  1. a vertical sidepiece of a wagon or other vehicle.

rave

1

/ °ù±ðɪ±¹ /

verb

  1. to utter (something) in a wild or incoherent manner, as when mad or delirious
  2. intr to speak in an angry uncontrolled manner
  3. intr (of the sea, wind, etc) to rage or roar
  4. informal.
    intr; foll by over or about to write or speak (about) with great enthusiasm
  5. slang.
    intr to enjoy oneself wildly or uninhibitedly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. informal.
    1. enthusiastic or extravagant praise
    2. ( as modifier )

      a rave review

  2. slang.
    1. Also calledrave-up a party
    2. a professionally organized party for young people, with electronic dance music, sometimes held in a field or disused building
  3. slang.
    a fad or fashion

    the latest rave

  4. a name given to various types of dance music, such as techno, that feature fast electronic rhythm
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

rave

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/ °ù±ðɪ±¹ /

noun

  1. a vertical sidepiece on a wagon
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of rave1

First recorded in 1325–75; 1915–25 rave 1fordef 2; 1960–65 rave 1fordef 8; 1985–90 rave 1fordef 7; Middle English verb raven, probably from Middle French resver “to wander, be deliriousâ€; further origin uncertain

Origin of rave2

First recorded in 1520–30; origin obscure; probably an alteration of dialect rathe “rail or shaft on a cartâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of rave1

C14 raven , apparently from Old French resver to wander

Origin of rave2

C16: modification of dialect rathe , of uncertain origin
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Idioms and Phrases

see rant and rave ; stark raving mad .
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Example Sentences

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Mr O'Shea, who calls himself a child of the the "rave generation", started Hope Works because he wanted to tap into that original spirit.

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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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