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Synonyms of brace
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
- wore a brace for the injured knee
Synonyms for brace
- buttress,
- mount,
- mounting,
- prop,
- reinforcement,
- shore,
- spur,
- stay,
- support,
- underpinning
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2
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
- bagged a brace of pheasants
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of brace (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
- the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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3
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
- she braced herself for the job interview
Synonyms for brace
- forearm,
- fortify,
- nerve,
- poise,
- psych (up),
- ready,
- steel,
- strengthen
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The first known use of brace was in the 14th century
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