American English pronunciation
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IPA transcription: [b'ɹeɪv]
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Noun
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a North American Indian warrior
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people who are brave
“the home of the free and the brave”
Verb
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face and withstand with courage
“She braved the elements”
Adjective
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possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; - Herman Melville; - William Wordsworth
“Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring”
“a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain”
“set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory”
Adjective
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invulnerable to fear or intimidation
“audacious explorers”
“fearless reporters and photographers”
“intrepid pioneers”
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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”
Usage examples
- The two had previously been teammates playing for the Triple-A Richmond Braves.
- Bravery is the ability to overcome fear.
- Pindar characterizes them as notably brave.
- The men were brave fighters, their chief weapons being the bow and spear.
- I simply said nothing, and stood there looking brave.
- Bravery is the ability to overcome fear.
- Dillon also suggested that two fire-fighters receive bravery awards.
- Four Braves players currently hold Major League Baseball records.
- Next, he published "Brave Companions", a collection of essays that "unfold seamlessly".
- A very brave person is skying down a steep slope with no clouds in the sky