Synonyms for

Raven

Verb / ˈreɪvʌn / Another word for raven — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large, black bird with a shiny coat and a loud, croaking call

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

corvid blackbird

Literary

messenger omen shadow

Antonyms

dove pigeon sparrow finch lark swallow

Common collocations

  • black raven
  • wise raven
  • talking raven
  • raven hair
  • raven's eye
  • raven's wing
  • raven's nest

Word family

noun raven
adjective raven-haired

Usage note

The word 'raven' primarily refers to a large, black bird. It is also used metaphorically for dark hair or as a symbol of ill omen.

Example sentences

  1. The raven flew over the house and cawed loudly.
  2. The raven's feathers were shiny in the sunlight.
  3. The raven perched on the fence and watched us.
  4. The raven's call echoed through the forest.
  5. The raven was a symbol of death in some cultures.

Quotes

  • Quoth the Raven 'Nevermore.' - Edgar Allan Poe
  • All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. - Edgar Allan Poe
  • I have great faith in fools - self-confidence, my friends call it. - Edgar Allan Poe

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