RAVES Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

raves 1 of 2

noun

plural of rave

as in applause

enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval the books have received even more raves from parents than from the kids they were written for

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raves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rave

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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as in huffs

to talk loudly and wildly a man stood outside city hall raving like a lunatic about his tax bill

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The church members in attendance were also called to stand for applause as the pastor thanked them for making life pleasant for Carter in their church home.

Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
The host then played a clip of Harris announcing her own votes from California to more applause.

Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025

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