braver; bravest
: feeling or showing no fear : not afraid
He was a brave [=courageous, fearless] soldier.
She gave us a brave smile.
He lost his brave fight against the disease.
She tried to put on/up a brave face/front [=she tried to appear brave or calm] despite the pain of the injury.
braves; braved; braving
: to face or deal with (something dangerous or unpleasant)
We braved [=went out in] the rain without our umbrellas.
Thousands of fans braved rush-hour traffic to see the concert.
I had to brave the elements [=go out in bad weather] to get to work.
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“Brave.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/brave. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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