rave
gb/ɹˈeɪv/ us/ɹˈeɪv/
B1
Inglés
~ 9900
áradozik, lelkendezik, elragadtatott kritika, lelkes méltatás, áradozó kritika, rave-buli, rave, dühöng, hőbörög, ordítozik, rave-buliba jár, rave-bulizik
VERBO
B1
1
áradozik
B2
lelkendezik
B2
Patrón de uso:
to rave about [something] (to [someone])
People have been raving about that new restaurant all week.
Az emberek egész héten arról az új étteremről áradoznak.
Her coworkers still rave about the presentation she gave last month.
A kollégái még mindig áradoznak a múlt hónapban tartott előadásáról.
Critics are raving over the director’s latest film.
He won’t stop raving about how good the concert was.
Travel bloggers rave about the city’s food and nightlife.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My friends rave about this TV show.
A barátaim áradoznak erről a tévésorozatról.
Everyone at work raved about his idea.
A munkahelyen mindenki áradozott az ötletéről.
People online are raving about that phone.
She always raves about her favorite singer.
The teacher raved about his essay.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"rave something"* instead of *"rave about something"*. In most modern English, you need a preposition: "rave about" or "rave over". Some also think "rave" only means a big party, but in everyday speech it very often means to praise something strongly.
Significado
speak with very strong praise
Colocaciones
rave about
|rave over
|rave to friends
|critics raved
|everyone is raving
|fans rave online
Sinónimos
enthuse (Often slightly more formal or neutral; can be used with or without an object, while "rave" usually suggests stronger, more excited praise.)
Antónimos
criticize (Focuses on pointing out problems and negatives, the opposite of giving very strong praise.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
to talk about something in a very excited and very positive way
To talk or write about something in a very excited, enthusiastic, and strongly positive way.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
to get/receive a rave (from [someone])
The play opened last night to rave reviews.
A darabot tegnap este mutatták be, és elragadtatott kritikák fogadták.
Her first novel was a surprise hit and received raves from major newspapers.
Első regénye váratlan siker lett, és elragadtatott kritikák jelentek meg róla a nagy újságokban.
The restaurant got raves for its creative menu and friendly service.
That indie film picked up a rave from a top critic.
The show didn’t get many raves from fans online.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The movie got rave reviews.
A film elragadtatott kritikákat kapott.
His book received raves from critics.
A könyve elragadtatott kritikákat kapott a kritikusoktól.
The new game is getting raves on the internet.
The cafe won rave reviews for its coffee.
Her performance got a rave in the local paper.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this meaning with "rave" as a party. In sentences like "The film got rave reviews", "rave" means very strong praise, not a party.
Significado
very enthusiastic review or praise
Colocaciones
rave review
|rave reviews
|get rave reviews
|earn rave reviews
|a critical rave
|win raves from critics
Sinónimos
glowing review (Very close in meaning; "glowing review" is slightly more formal and common in written English.)
Antónimos
bad review (A review that says something is poor or not good, the opposite of very strong praise.)
Temas
media
|entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
a review or comment that says something is very, very good
A written or spoken review or comment that praises something extremely highly.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
to go to a rave
They met at an underground rave in an old warehouse.
Egy régi raktárépületben rendezett underground rave-bulin találkoztak.
He spent his early twenties going to raves every weekend.
A húszas évei elején minden hétvégén rave-bulikra járt.
The police shut down the illegal rave at dawn.
The festival ends with a massive beach rave.
We stumbled across a rave in the middle of the forest.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We went to a rave last night.
Tegnap este elmentünk egy rave-buliba.
There was a big rave in the old factory.
Nagy rave-buli volt a régi gyárban.
She loves raves and electronic music.
The rave lasted all night.
He met his girlfriend at a rave.
Error frecuente:
Some learners use "rave" for any party. In modern English, a "rave" is usually a big event with electronic music and strong club culture, not just a normal house party.
Significado
large electronic dance music party
Colocaciones
all-night rave
|illegal rave
|outdoor rave
|techno rave
|go to a rave
|organize a rave
Sinónimos
dance party (General term; a "rave" is usually larger, louder, and more closely connected with electronic music culture.)
Antónimos
quiet night in (Staying calmly at home, the opposite type of social activity from going to a loud all-night party.)
Temas
entertainment
|music
|youth_culture
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definición
a big dance party with very loud electronic music and lights, often going all night
A large, often all-night dance party, usually featuring electronic music, DJs, and special lighting, often linked with youth club culture.
VERBO
C1
INFORMAL
4
Patrón de uso:
to rant and rave about [something]
He raved about the new policy for half an hour, but no one could calm him down.
Fél órán át dühöngött az új szabályzat miatt, de senki sem tudta lecsillapítani.
The customer started to rave at the staff when her order was late.
A vevő ordítozni kezdett a személyzettel, amikor késett a rendelése.
She ranted and raved about the noise until the neighbors finally turned the music down.
By the time I arrived, he was already raving with anger in the hallway.
They listened silently while he raved about how unfair everything was.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The man raved at the waiter.
A férfi ordítozott a pincérrel.
He ranted and raved about the problem.
Hosszasan dühöngött a probléma miatt.
She raved with anger after the meeting.
My boss raved about the late report.
The fans raved at the referee after the game.
Error frecuente:
Learners can confuse this angry meaning with the positive "praise" meaning. If someone is "raving about" something in a clearly negative or angry context, it means complaining loudly, not praising. Context and adjectives like "angrily" or "with anger" help show this sense.
Significado
shout or talk wildly in anger
Colocaciones
rant and rave
|rave about the decision
|rave at the staff
|rave like a madman
|rave with anger
|rave for hours
Sinónimos
rant ("Rant" is more common and can be slightly broader; "rave" adds a stronger feeling of being wild or out of control.)
Antónimos
speak calmly (Describes controlled, quiet speech, the opposite of loud and wild talking.)
Temas
emotions
|conflict
|communication
Definición
to shout or talk in a very angry and not controlled way
To speak or shout in a loud, angry, or uncontrolled way, often for a long time and not very logically.
VERBO
C1
SLANG
5
rave-bulizik
C1
Patrón de uso:
to rave all night (at [a place])
We used to rave every Friday when we were in college.
Egyetemistaként minden pénteken rave-bulikba jártunk.
They spent the whole summer raving at clubs across Europe.
Az egész nyarat azzal töltötték, hogy Európa-szerte klubokban rave-buliztak.
He doesn’t rave much anymore now that he has kids.
Back then we would rave all night and sleep all day.
She loves to rave at outdoor festivals.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
When I was young, I loved to rave.
Fiatal koromban imádtam rave-bulikba járni.
They rave at that club every weekend.
Minden hétvégén abban a klubban rave-buliznak.
We raved all night at the festival.
He doesn’t rave anymore because of his job.
My friends like to rave in the city.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this verb meaning is common in all English. In fact, using "rave" this way is mostly slang within club or youth culture; in general conversation many speakers will just say "go clubbing" or "go out partying".
Significado
go to and dance at raves
Colocaciones
rave all night
|used to rave
|kids rave every weekend
|teenagers who rave
|rave at the club
|love to rave
Sinónimos
party (A general term; "rave" here specifically refers to taking part in rave-style events with electronic music.)
Antónimos
stay home (Not going out to parties, the opposite of going out to rave events.)
Temas
entertainment
|music
|youth_culture
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definición
to go to big electronic music parties and dance there
To go to raves and dance and socialize there, usually as a regular activity.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
rave
AFI
GB/ɹˈeɪv/
US/ɹˈeɪv/
Sílabas y acento
rave (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (rave)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: rave
- Plural: raves
Verb
- Base: rave
- 3rd Person Singular: raves
- Present Participle: raving
- Past: raved
Familia de palabras
Forms
raves
noun
raving
verb
raved
verb
Related words
raver
noun
Expresiones
get rave reviews
1/ɡˈɛt ɹˈeɪv ɹɪvjˈuz/
fixed phrase
receive very enthusiastic reviews
to have many people write or say that something is excellent
Ejemplos
- The series got rave reviews from both critics and viewers.
- His latest album is getting rave reviews online.
- The small theater production unexpectedly got rave reviews.
rave about
1/ɹˈeɪv əbˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
speak very positively about something
to talk or write in a very excited and very positive way about something
Ejemplos
- Everyone is raving about the new smartphone.
- She keeps raving about that little Italian restaurant near her office.
- Critics are raving about his latest novel.
rave over
1/ɹˈeɪv ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
strongly praise something
to say that something is very, very good, often in an excited way
Ejemplos
- Food bloggers are raving over the chef’s new menu.
- Fans raved over the singer’s performance on social media.
- Reviewers raved over the product’s simple design.
rave review
1/ɹˈeɪv ɹɪvjˈu/
fixed phrase
extremely positive review
a written or spoken review that says something is extremely good
Ejemplos
- Her performance earned a rave review in the local paper.
- The restaurant’s opening night brought in several rave reviews.
- It was his first movie to receive a rave review from a major critic.
rant and rave
1/ɹˈænt ˈænd ɹˈeɪv/
idiom
informal
shout and complain very angrily
To shout and complain in a very loud and angry way, usually for a long time.
Ejemplos
- He ranted and raved at the referee after the match.
- He spent the whole evening ranting and raving about his boss.
- She was ranting and raving about the noise from the party next door.
- There’s no need to rant and rave; just tell me what happened.
- She ranted and raved when she saw the mess in the kitchen.