RAVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RAVE?

Need another word that means the same as “rave”? Find 61 synonyms and 30 related words for “rave” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Rave” are: jabber, mouth off, rabbit on, rant, spout, gush, talk wildly, babble, ramble, maunder, rant and rave, rage, explode in anger, lose one's temper, be beside oneself, storm, fulminate, deliver a harangue, deliver a tirade, go into a frenzy, lose control, praise enthusiastically, go into raptures about, go into raptures over, wax lyrical about, sing the praises of, praise to the skies, heap praise on, rhapsodize over, enthuse about, enthuse over, gush about, gush over, throw bouquets at, express delight over, acclaim, eulogize, extol, tribute, plaudits, encomiums, bouquets, glowing, ecstatic, full of praise, party, social gathering, gathering, social occasion, social event, social function, function, celebration, reunion, festivity, jamboree, reception, soirée, social, warehouse party, acid house party

Rave as a Noun

Definitions of "Rave" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “rave” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A very large party or similar event with dancing to loud, fast electronic music.
• A dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played.
• A person or thing that inspires intense and widely shared enthusiasm.
• An extremely enthusiastic recommendation or appraisal.
• A lively party involving dancing and drinking.
• A passionate and usually transitory infatuation.
• An extravagantly enthusiastic review.
• Electronic dance music of the kind played at a rave.

Synonyms of "Rave" as a noun (23 Words)

acid house party	Street name for lysergic acid diethylamide.
bouquets	A pleasingly sweet olfactory property.
celebration	The public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual. The birth of his son was a cause for celebration.
ecstatic	A person subject to mystical experiences.
encomiums	A formal expression of praise.
festivity	Any joyous diversion. A time of great rejoicing and festivity.
full of praise	The time when the Moon is fully illuminated.
function	A functional group. Building designs that prioritize style over function.
gathering	The act of gathering something. A family gathering.
glowing	The amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface.
jamboree	A gay festivity. The film industry s annual jamboree in Cannes.
party	An occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment. They organized a party to search for food.
plaudits	Enthusiastic approval. He acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd.
reception	The act of receiving. She did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors.
reunion	The act of coming together again. A school reunion.
social	An informal social gathering especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group. A church social.
social event	A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.
social function	A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.
social gathering	A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.
social occasion	A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.
soirée	A party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house.
tribute	Payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence. The video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s.
warehouse party	A storehouse for goods and merchandise.

Usage Examples of "Rave" as a noun

• Rave culture.
• The album is an eleven-track journey through rave and techno.
• Raves are very popular in Berlin.
• He gave it a rave.
• They are like little girls of eleven—they have raves.
• Last year's fave raves are back for a live performance.
• Their tour received rave reviews.
• Their annual fancy-dress rave.

Rave as a Verb

Definitions of "Rave" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “rave” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Attend a rave party.
• Talk incoherently, as if one were delirious or mad.
• Participate in an all-night techno dance party.
• Praise enthusiastically.
• Speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm or admiration.
• Address someone in an angry, uncontrolled way.
• Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner.

Synonyms of "Rave" as a verb (38 Words)

acclaim	Praise vociferously. The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.
babble	Utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way. The two women babbled and crooned at the baby.
be beside oneself	Occupy a certain position or area.
deliver a harangue	Pass down.
deliver a tirade	Deliver (a speech, oration, or idea.
enthuse about	Cause to feel enthusiasm.
enthuse over	Utter with enthusiasm.
eulogize	Praise formally and eloquently. The dead woman was eulogized at the funeral.
explode in anger	Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.
express delight over	Send by rapid transport or special messenger service.
extol	Praise enthusiastically. He extolled the virtues of the Russian peoples.
fulminate	Express vehement protest. He fulminated against the evils of his time.
go into a frenzy	Perform as expected when applied.
go into raptures about	Blend or harmonize.
go into raptures over	Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point.
gush	Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet. The tanker began to gush oil from its damaged hull.
gush about	Praise enthusiastically.
gush over	Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet.
heap praise on	Arrange in stacks.
jabber	Talk in a rapid, excited, and often incomprehensible way. He jabbered on about football.
lose control	Suffer the loss of a person through death or removal.
lose one's temper	Fail to make money in a business; make a loss or fail to profit.
maunder	Talk in a rambling manner. Dennis maundered on about the wine.
mouth off	Touch with the mouth.
praise enthusiastically	Express approval of.
praise to the skies	Express approval of.
rabbit on	Hunt rabbits.
rage	Feel or express violent uncontrollable anger. The great cholera epidemic which raged across Europe in 1831.
ramble	(of a plant) put out long shoots and grow over walls or other plants. Roses climbed rambled hung over walls.
rant	Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner. She was still ranting on about the unfairness of it all.
rant and rave	Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner.
rhapsodize over	Recite a rhapsody.
sing the praises of	Produce tones with the voice.
spout	Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet. Volcanoes spouted ash and lava.
storm	Attack by storm attack suddenly. Chester stormed back with two goals in five minutes.
talk wildly	Divulge confidential information or secrets.
throw bouquets at	Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture.
wax lyrical about	Increase in phase.

Usage Examples of "Rave" as a verb

• She raved about that new restaurant.
• They used to rave together—then they started working together.
• New York's critics raved about the acting.
• Nancy's having hysterics and raving about a ghost.
• ‘Never mind how he feels!’ Melissa raved.

Associations of "Rave" (30 Words)

acclaim	Enthusiastic approval. The book met with modest acclaim.
acclamation	Loud and enthusiastic approval. The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.
admire	Regard with respect or warm approval. I admire your courage.
admonish	Admonish or counsel in terms of someone s behavior. She admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven.
bemoan	Regret strongly. It was no use bemoaning her lot.
bombast	Pompous or pretentious talk or writing. The bombast of gung ho militarism.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. He was commended by the judge for his courageous actions.
complain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. The plaintiff s lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client.
compliment	Say something to someone that expresses praise. Prince George expected to be complimented with a seat in the royal coach.
deplore	Express strong disapproval of. I deplore this hostile action.
exaggeration	Extravagant exaggeration. He was prone to exaggeration.
fury	The hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals. She was paddling with a new fury.
fustian	Thick, hard-wearing twilled cloth with a short nap, usually dyed in dark colours. A smokescreen of fustian and fantasy.
harangue	Deliver a harangue to address forcefully. They were subjected to a ten minute harangue by two border guards.
indignation	Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment. The letter filled Lucy with indignation.
jabber	Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner. He jabbered on about football.
lament	A mournful poem a lament for the dead. He was lamenting the death of his infant daughter.
laud	Praise, glorify, or honor. The obituary lauded him as a great statesman and soldier.
overestimate	An excessively high estimate. His influence cannot be overestimated.
praise	Offering words of homage as an act of worship. They sang a hymn of praise to God.
rancor	A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.
rancorous	Characterized by bitterness or resentment. Sixteen miserable months of rancorous disputes.
rancour	A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will. He spoke without rancour.
rant	A spell of ranting a tirade. His rants against organized religion.
regret	Express with regret. She immediately regretted her words.
resentment	Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. His resentment at being demoted.
seethe	Cook (food) by boiling it in a liquid. The grey ocean seethed.
shout	Prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting. His words were interrupted by warning shouts.
spout	(of a liquid) flow out forcibly in a stream. A teapot with a chipped spout.
tirade	A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation. A tirade of abuse.