Cool MateRave
UK //reɪv//US //reɪv//
Definition
To speak or write with great enthusiasm.
In simple words: To talk or write in a very enthusiastic way.
Examples
- She raved about the new restaurant in town.
- He always raves about his travel experiences.
- They raved about the concert last night.
- Don't rave too much about the movie; it was just average.
- Everyone was raving about the new smartphone.
Usage notes
Often used in casual conversations to express excitement about a subject. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
rave + about/object
Memory hint
Think of 'rave' as a 'wave' of excitement.
Collocations
- rave reviews
- rave about
- rave party
Synonyms
- enthuse
- praise
- celebrate
- exclaim
- applaud
Antonyms
- criticize
- disapprove
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'rave' as a noun meaning a party.
- Using 'rave' in overly formal contexts.
- Omitting the preposition 'about' after 'rave'.