What does RAVES mean?

Parts of Speech:

verb, noun

Definitions:

• As a verb, "raves" means to talk wildly or incoherently, or to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration.
• As a noun, "raves" refers to a large, lively party or gathering, typically featuring electronic dance music.

Pronunciations:

• US: /reɪvz/
• UK: /reɪvz/

Origin and Usage:

The verb "raves" originated in the early 19th century, from the Middle English word "rave", meaning to show signs of madness or delirium. The noun "raves" originated in the late 20th century, as a shortened form of "rave parties", which were popular in the electronic dance music scene. The word is commonly used in informal contexts, and is often associated with youth culture and music.

Synonyms:

• As a verb: gush, enthuse, babble, chatter, prattle, blather
• As a noun: party, gathering, celebration, festival, shindig

Related Words:

• carve
• brave
• crave
• waves
• grave

Example Sentences:

• As a verb: She raves about her favorite band all the time. (source: personal knowledge)
• As a noun: Hes going to a rave this weekend. (source: personal knowledge)