[
UK
/bɹˈeɪv/
]
[ US /ˈbɹeɪv/ ]
[ US /ˈbɹeɪv/ ]
VERB
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face and withstand with courage
She braved the elements
NOUN
- a North American Indian warrior
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people who are brave
the home of the free and the brave
the home of the free and the brave
ADJECTIVE
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invulnerable to fear or intimidation
audacious explorers
fearless reporters and photographers
intrepid pioneers -
brightly colored and showy
`braw' is a Scottish word
girls decked out in brave new dresses
birds with gay plumage
a dress a bit too gay for her years
brave banners flying -
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
set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory
a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain
How To Use brave In A Sentence
- The two brave warriors are about to be absorbed.
- It was a brave gamble, a bid for power, by an ambitious, clever and canny politician who saw his career facing a premature end.
- The heroic deeds of this brave and noble Irishman have brought honour and glory to his native land.
- The new film just seems to be skirting round things; it hasn't been brave enough.
- This day wilt thou either bring back in triumph the gory head and spoils of Aeneas, and we will avenge Lausus 'agonies; or if no force opens a way, thou wilt die with me: for I deem not, bravest, thou wilt deign to bear an alien rule and a Teucrian lord.' The Aeneid of Virgil
- If you're brave to say 'goodbye,' life will reward you with a 'hello.'. Paulo Coelho
- I put on my thick coat ready to brave the elements.
- We have to make a definite move to cross over the boundary from cowardice to bravery.
- Please let's change and be people with brave hearts and forget all about violence against any particular sex in this independent country.
- The Norwegian's header across goal seemed to leave Arveladze with an unmissable chance, but Culkin made a brave stop and was extremely unlucky that the rebound fell to Reyna, who scored from six yards.
