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brave
/ˈbreɪv/
adjective
braver;
bravest
braver;
bravest
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRAVE
:
feeling or showing no fear
:
not afraid
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He was a brave [=courageous, fearless] soldier.
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She gave us a brave smile.
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He lost his brave fight against the disease.
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She tried to put on/up a brave face/front [=she tried to appear brave or calm] despite the pain of the injury.
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brave
/ˈbreɪv/
verb
braves;
braved;
braving
braves;
braved;
braving
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRAVE
[+ object]
:
to face or deal with (something dangerous or unpleasant)
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We braved [=went out in] the rain without our umbrellas.
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Thousands of fans braved rush-hour traffic to see the concert.
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I had to brave the elements [=go out in bad weather] to get to work.
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brave
/ˈbreɪv/
noun
plural
braves
plural
braves
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRAVE
[count]
old-fashioned
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a Native American warrior