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brave


2brave

verb
bravedbrav·ing

Definition of BRAVE

transitive verb
1
: to face or endure with courage
2
obsolete : to make showy
intransitive verb
archaic : to make a brave show
brav·er noun

Examples of BRAVE

  1. Thousands of fans braved rush-hour traffic to see the concert.
  2. <a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade>

First Known Use of BRAVE

1546

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