Brave /bɹeɪv/

The meaning and definition of Brave, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A Native American warrior.
A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.

verb

To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.
“After braving tricks on the high-dive, he braved a jump off the first diving platform.”
To adorn; to make fine or showy.

adjective

Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
Having any sort of superiority or excellence.

Synonyms bold daring doughty orped resilient stalwart

Antonyms cowardly fearful mean weak

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