rave

[US]/reɪv/
[UK]/reɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a loud, enthusiastic expression of praise or admiration
vi. to speak or write with great enthusiasm or admiration
vt. to speak or write with great enthusiasm or admiration
adj. expressing enthusiastic praise or admiration

Phrases & Collocations

rave party

rave music

rave culture

rave about

rave review

Example Sentences

She attended a rave party last weekend.

The music at the rave was too loud.

He raved about the new restaurant in town.

The movie received rave reviews from critics.

The new smartphone is getting rave feedback from users.

She went on a rant and rave about her terrible day.

The chef's special dish was raved about by all the diners.

The fashion show received rave reviews for its innovative designs.

The new book by the author is already receiving rave pre-release buzz.

The actor's performance in the play was raved about by the audience.

Real-world Examples

Then what are you raving about?

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

Paula raved about us in our file.

Source: Our Day Season 2

It's not a rave, it's a lan party.

Source: Wall Street Journal

Your last boss, Bill, couldn't rave about you more.

Source: S03

The trip went viral, got rave reviews, best teacher ever.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

" Didn't I tell you this nutter was just raving as usual? "

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Not everyone raves about this new technology, however.

Source: Advanced American English by Lai Shih-hsiung

She came back raving about crazy things.

Source: English little tyrant

This woman is raving mad. Believe me.

Source: "Father in the Time" Original Soundtrack

Yes, it is. Bought it for a rave.

Source: English little tyrant

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