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brave

[ breyv ]

adjective

braver, bravest.
  1. possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

    Antonyms:

  2. making a fine appearance.
  3. Archaic. excellent; fine; admirable.


noun

  1. the brave. (used with a plural verb) courageous people, collectively:

    the land of the free and the home of the brave.

  2. Sometimes Offensive. a warrior, especially among North American Indian tribes.
  3. Obsolete.
    1. a bully.
    2. a boast or challenge.

verb (used with object)

braved, braving.
  1. to meet or face courageously:

    to brave misfortunes.

  2. Obsolete. to make splendid.

verb (used without object)

braved, braving.
  1. Obsolete. to boast; brag.

brave

/ ɪ /

adjective

    1. having or displaying courage, resolution, or daring; not cowardly or timid
    2. ( as collective noun preceded by the )

      the brave

  1. fine; splendid

    a brave attempt

    a brave sight

  2. archaic.
    excellent or admirable
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a warrior of a Native American tribe
  2. an obsolete word for bully 1
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to dare or defy

    to brave the odds

  2. to confront with resolution or courage

    to brave the storm

  3. obsolete.
    to make splendid, esp in dress
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of brave1

First recorded in 1475–85; from Middle French, from Spanish bravo, either from Italian or directly from unattested Vulgar Latin brabus for Latin barbarus barbarous
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of brave1

C15: from French, from Italian bravo courageous, wild, perhaps ultimately from Latin barbarus barbarous
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Synonym Study

Brave, courageous, valiant, fearless, gallant refer to confident bearing in the face of difficulties or dangers. Brave is the most comprehensive: it is especially used of that confident fortitude or daring that actively faces and endures anything threatening. Courageous implies a higher or nobler kind of bravery, especially as resulting from an inborn quality of mind or spirit that faces or endures perils or difficulties without fear and even with enthusiasm. Valiant implies a correspondence between an inner courageousness and external deeds, particularly of physical strength or endurance. Fearless implies unflinching spirit and coolness in the face of danger. Gallant implies a chivalrous, impetuous, or dashing bravery.
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Example Sentences

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Will take a brave man or woman to pick this one after an 11-race losing run.

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He was suspended from his job, but according to Mr Lee, who defended him, the public viewed him as brave for defying political pressure.

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I was using it to protect myself and I got brave enough when the bird was about a foot away, and I threw it over the top of it, trapping it.

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But on the same Nextdoor post, Fu said the funds “will be used to support our brave firefighters and further protection of our city.”

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"You were a smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker. There's not a lot left of those", he added.

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