rave
verb (used without object)
to talk wildly, as in delirium.
raved
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past participleof rave.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof rave.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
raveverb (used without object)to talk wildly, as in delirium.
Example Sentences
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Our critic raved, calling the previous entry “thrilling, comic, ridiculous and fun.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Our critic raved that the opera “is a ferocious work, and the riveting new production by director Louisa Proske . . . did not hold back.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Coaches have raved about his mindset and work ethic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
The magazine also raved about “skinny queen” influencer Amanda Dobler for “not apologizing” after coaching followers to avoid even wasabi and soy sauce, because their negligible calorie counts are deemed excessive.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Three long columns raved about the opening and the feature itself.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
