rave
UK[reɪv]US[reɪv]
v
to talk or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
v
to shout, complain, or talk in a wild or confused way, often because of mental illness or under the influence of drugs
n
a large party or dance event with electronic music, often held illegally
Etymology
The word 'rave' entered Middle English from Old French 'raver', a variant of 'resver', meaning 'to dream, wander, or be delirious'. Its ultimate origin is uncertain but may be connected to Latin 'rabies', meaning 'madness, rage', from the Proto-Indo-European root rebh- ('violent, impetuous'). The semantic journey reflects a shift from a state of delirium or madness to its modern dual sense: one of wildly enthusiastic praise and the other referring to the chaotic, all-night dance parties characterized by frenetic energy.
Analysis
The word 'rave' is a simplex word of Germanic origin. It does not contain separable, meaningful morphemes within its modern English spelling.
Examples
The critics raved about the director's groundbreaking new film.
The feverish patient began to rave incoherently in his hospital bed.
They met at an underground rave in an abandoned warehouse.