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brave

/br/eI/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

    adj.all

    Examples
    Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring.
    Synonyms courageous
    Antonyms cowardly fearful

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Bold; courageous; daring; intrepid; -- opposed to <i>cowardly</i>; as, a <i>brave</i> man; a <i>brave</i> act.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a North American Indian warrior

    noun.person

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. people who are brave

    noun.group

    Examples
    The home of the free and the brave.
    Antonyms cautious timid

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A brave person; one who is daring.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. invulnerable to fear or intimidation

    adj.all

    Synonyms audacious dauntless fearless hardy intrepid unfearing

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. brightly colored and showy

    adj.all

    Examples
    Girls decked out in brave new dresses.
    Brave banners flying.
    Synonyms braw gay

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. face and withstand with courage

    verb.stative

    Examples
    She braved the elements.
    Synonyms brave out endure weather

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To encounter with courage and fortitude; to set at defiance; to defy; to dare.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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