brave.
Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
Meaning & usage
Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
Having any sort of superiority or excellence.
Making a fine show or display.
Foolish or unwise.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French brave, borrowed from Italian bravo, itself of uncertain origin (see there). Doublet of bravo.
A Native American warrior.
A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.
A challenge; a defiance; bravado.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French brave, borrowed from Italian bravo, itself of uncertain origin (see there). Doublet of bravo.
To encounter or withstand with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.
After braving tricks on the high-dive, he braved a jump off the first diving platform.
He braved the storm and spent the night outside. In the morning, he braved his parents' wrath.
To adorn; to make fine or showy.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French braver, from brave.
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