rave review
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3.3
- noun
- /reɪv rɪˈvjuː/
- Literature
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crítica entusiasta
- Wow, that's really a rave review.
- receive rave reviews
I personally really don't understand the rave reviews about this concealer.
- I personally really don't understand the rave reviews about this concealer.
- You have Samantha Bee just debuted on my network and got rave reviews for her show.
Examples
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After Sun is getting pretty rave reviews here at Cannes.
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I incorporated her shots in the video, and the entire production received rave reviews.
Blog text (25) -
From him, it was a rare, rave review.
Fiction book (1995) -
I mean, people are leaving rave reviews on this book and just, you know, really again, just saying this is a fantastic book.
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A science teacher's use of specific websites received rave reviews from students.
Academic text (2012) -
Bill Clinton got rave reviews for his speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Blog text (18) -
Just search on Google, and you can read rave reviews about this unlocking service.
Blog text (29) -
The four-volume Journey to the West, for example, got rave reviews, but demand is limited.
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Profit With Purpose has already received rave reviews from a huge number of brands, marketers, influencers, and celebrities.
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His performance in 'Talk Radio' got rave reviews and a Tony nomination.
Synonyms
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1.0
Words or actions that show admiration for someone
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4.5
A very positive review that praises something strongly
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4.2
Praise and respect from critics for a work like a film or book
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3.2
Comments that praise or encourage someone's work
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5.7
A very strong, often exaggerated way of praising someone or something
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8.2
An expression of strong praise for someone or something
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6.7
Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives
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2.0
A very positive rating that says a product or service is top quality
Praise people give someone in public for something good they did
Antonyms
- Specialized
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3.9
Part of a system's output that is sent back to reduce change and keep it stable
How Positive
- Literature
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3.3
2
5.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a very positive evaluation' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'rave' (an extremely favorable endorsement) with 'review' (an evaluation). This modifier+noun composition follows normal English patterns and is cross-linguistically plausible, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
The noun rave review comes from the verb rave, which once meant to speak wildly and excitedly. Imagine a reviewer so full of praise they almost shout and move wildly. That loud praise is called a 'rave', so a rave review means 'very enthusiastic' praise.