raves 1 of 2

plural of rave

raves

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rave
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as in gushes
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm she raved about the Mother's Day breakfast of cold coffee and burnt toast that her young children had proudly set before her

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raves
Noun
  • The brief applause, though, was the first and last time the TikTok phenom (157 million followers and counting) had the spotlight.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The outgoing chief executive saved his applause for Trump’s mention of the release Sunday by Hamas of three Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement that took months to negotiate.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Republicans gave a standing ovation in the chamber when Vice President Harris, who lost the election, announced Trump’s official victory.
    The Hill Staff, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Lawmakers applauded when electors were announced for their respective candidates, but when Harris announced Trump's victory, both sides gave a standing ovation.
    Andrew Solender, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Experiment with different feedback styles, like balancing praise with constructive input.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Trump, for his part, has offered praise for the platform and his incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said Wednesday the president-elect intends to take action to preserve TikTok once back in office.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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