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brave

Pronunciation: /bɹeɪv/

The English word “brave” has 9 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
  2. Having any sort of superiority or excellence.
  3. Making a fine show or display.
  4. Foolish or unwise.

noun

  1. A Native American warrior.
  2. A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.
  3. A challenge; a defiance; bravado.

verb

  1. To encounter or withstand with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.
  2. To adorn; to make fine or showy.

Etymology

From Middle French brave, borrowed from Italian bravo, itself of uncertain origin (see there). Doublet of bravo.

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