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raged

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹeɪdʒd// UK //ɹˈeɪdʒd// raged

v. to happen with great force, anger, or intensity. You use this to describe things like storms, fires, or arguments that are very strong and hard to stop.

v. to continue with great force, intensity, or violence. Often describes natural phenomena like storms or fires, or intense human emotions and conflicts.


SIMPLE

The fire raged through the forest for three days.

CONTEXTUAL

A fierce debate raged in the town hall as residents argued over the new housing development.

COMPLEX

While the blizzard raged outside, the family huddled around the fireplace, listening to the wind howl against the reinforced glass of the cabin.

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Usage

The verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object.

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