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rave

/ɹeɪv/ noun C1
  1. An enthusiastic review (such as of a play). (countable, informal) · It was the critic's rave that made me want to see the show.
  2. A large-scale dance party with strobe lights and fast-paced electronic dance music, often illegally organized open-air or in underground venues. (countable, uncountable) · She has attended a rave every weekend this month.
  3. The genres of electronic dance music made to be played in rave parties. (uncountable) · I danced to rave music all night.

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“Oh, you rave, sir,” exclaimed Villefort, in vain endeavoring to escape the net in which he was taken.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1016 · C1
“I rave?” said Morrel; “well, then, I appeal to M.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1016 · C1

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