1. A dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played
   "raves are very popular in Berlin" 
2. An extravagantly enthusiastic review
   "he gave it a rave"

1. Participate in an all-night techno dance party 
2. Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
   - rant, mouth off, jabber, spout, rabbit on 
3. Praise enthusiastically
   "She raved about that new restaurant"
   - gush

Derived forms: raves, raving, raved

See also: raver, raving

Type of: critical review, critique, dance, mouth, party, praise, review, review article, speak, talk, utter, verbalise [Brit], verbalize

Encyclopedia: Rave

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