brave

/breiv/
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brave

A firefighter bravely enters a burning building to rescue a cat.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching: The core meaning describes someone who shows mental or moral strength in the face of difficulty, danger, or pain.
    • Invulnerable to fear or intimidation: Describes a quality of being fearless and not easily frightened.
    • (Archaic/Literary) Brightly colored and showy; splendid: An older meaning referring to something that is visually striking, fine, or magnificent in appearance.

  2. Noun:

    • A person who is brave; one who faces danger with courage: Used to refer collectively or individually to courageous people.
    • (Historical) A North American Indian warrior: A specific historical term for an Indigenous warrior.

  3. Verb:

    • To face and withstand with courage; to endure or challenge something dangerous or unpleasant: The act of confronting something difficult or frightening without backing down.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building. (Describing courageous action.)
    • It was a brave decision to speak out against the injustice. (Describing a courageous choice.)
    • (Archaic) She wore a brave array of silks and jewels to the ball. (Describing splendid appearance.)

  • Noun:

    • We honor the brave who fought for our freedom. (Referring to courageous people collectively.)
    • The tribe's braves prepared for battle. (Referring to warriors.)

  • Verb:

    • She braved the storm to get help. (Confronting a dangerous situation.)
    • He braved his boss's anger to ask for a raise. (Enduring an unpleasant confrontation.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To brave it out": To endure a difficult or embarrassing situation with an appearance of courage and confidence.
    • Even though he was wrong, he decided to brave it out and face the criticism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bravery (n): The quality of being brave; courageous behavior or character.
    • He was awarded a medal for his bravery.
  • Bravely (adv): In a brave manner.
    • She acted bravely under pressure.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Courageous, fearless, valiant, intrepid, heroic, gallant, dauntless, plucky.
  • Verb: Face, confront, defy, endure, withstand.
Antonyms
  • Adjective: Cowardly, timid, fearful, craven.
  • Verb: Avoid, flee, shirk.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Brave out: Similar to "brave it out," meaning to endure a situation stubbornly.
    • He tried to brave out his illness, but eventually had to see a doctor.
brave

A firefighter bravely enters a burning building to rescue a cat.

Adjective
  1. brightly colored and showy
    • girls decked out in brave new dresses
    • brave banners flying
    • `braw' is a Scottish word
    • a dress a bit too gay for her years
    • birds with gay plumage
  2. invulnerable to fear or intimidation
    • audacious explorers
    • fearless reporters and photographers
    • intrepid pioneers
  3. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
    • Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring- Herman Melville
    • a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain- William Wordsworth
    • set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory
Noun
  1. people who are brave
    • the home of the free and the brave
  2. a North American Indian warrior
Verb
  1. face and withstand with courage
    • She braved the elements

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