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rave

Pronunciation: (rāv), [key]
—v., raved, rav•ing,
—n., adj.

—v.i.
1. to talk wildly, as in delirium.
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.

—v.t.
to utter as if in madness.

—n.
1. an act of raving.
2. an extravagantly enthusiastic appraisal or review of something.
3. Chiefly Brit. Slang.a boisterous party, esp. a dance.

—adj.
extravagantly flattering or enthusiastic: rave reviews of a new play.