Brave: meaning, definitions and examples

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brave

[ breɪv ]

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courageous

Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

Synonyms

courageous, fearless, heroic, valiant

Examples of usage

She was a brave woman who fought for justice.
Despite the danger, he bravely rescued the child from the burning building.

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endure

To face or endure with courage; to defy.

Synonyms

bear, confront, defy, face

Examples of usage

He braved the storm to rescue the stranded hikers.
She braved the criticism to speak out against injustice.

Translations

Translations of the word "brave" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corajoso

🇮🇳 साहसी

🇩🇪 mutig

🇮🇩 berani

🇺🇦 сміливий

🇵🇱 odważny

🇯🇵 勇敢な (ゆうかんな)

🇫🇷 courageux

🇪🇸 valiente

🇹🇷 cesur

🇰🇷 용감한 (용감한)

🇸🇦 شجاع

🇨🇿 odvážný

🇸🇰 odvážny

🇨🇳 勇敢的 (yǒnggǎn de)

🇸🇮 pogumen

🇮🇸 hugrakkur

🇰🇿 батыл

🇬🇪 მამაცი

🇦🇿 cəsur

🇲🇽 valiente

Word origin

The word 'brave' originated from the Middle French word 'braver', meaning 'to challenge' or 'to face'. Over time, its meaning evolved to represent courage and readiness to confront danger. The concept of bravery has been celebrated in various cultures and societies as a virtue. Throughout history, tales of brave individuals who faced adversity with courage have inspired others to stand up for what they believe in.