Braved: meaning, definitions and examples

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braved

 

[ breษชvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

facing danger

The term 'braved' refers to the act of confronting or facing a difficult or dangerous situation with courage. It often implies that a person has overcome their fears in order to take action, especially in the face of adversity. The word encapsulates the essence of bravery, suggesting a proactive stance against challenges that might intimidate others. This can pertain to physical dangers, emotional risks, or social challenges.

Synonyms

confronted, dared, endured, faced

Examples of usage

  • She braved the storm to save her dog.
  • He braved his fear of public speaking at the conference.
  • They braved treacherous conditions to climb the mountain.
  • The team braved criticism to pursue their project.
  • She braved the cold to attend the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "braved" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corajoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคนเคพเคฆเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mutig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผั–ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odwaลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹‡ๆ•ขใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courageux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ๊ฐํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odvรกลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvรกลพny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹‡ๆ•ข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugrakkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™sarษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valiente

Etymology

The word 'braved' is the past tense of 'brave', which originates from the Middle English word 'brave', derived from the Old French 'brave', meaning 'courageous' or 'savage'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin word 'bravus', meaning 'wild' or 'untamed'. Initially, in English, 'brave' was primarily used to describe fearless warriors or individuals displaying great courage in battle. Over time, its meaning expanded to include any show of bravery and determination, regardless of the context. The transformation in usage reflects societal values surrounding heroism and the courage to face one's fears. By the 16th century, the evolution in the use of 'brave' had established it firmly in the English lexicon as an adjective and a verb denoting courage and strength, with 'braved' becoming a common way to describe actions taken in the face of difficulty.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,216, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.