brave
IPA: brˈeɪv
noun
- (dated) A Native American warrior.
- (obsolete) A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.
- (obsolete) A challenge; a defiance; bravado.
- A surname.
- A census-designated place in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States.
verb
- (transitive) To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.
- (transitive, obsolete) To adorn; to make fine or showy.
adjective
- Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
- (obsolete) Having any sort of superiority or excellence.
- Making a fine show or display.
- (UK, euphemistic) Foolish or unwise.
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Examples of "brave" in Sentences
- The brave man slew the beast.
- Warriors are brave and gallant.
- He is brave, clean and reverent.
- The defenders still fought bravely.
- These Mirs were brave and chivalrous.
- He is a virile, strong and a brave man.
- He was acclaimed to be the bravest of the braves.
- The Braves are the champions of the National League
- He was brave and courageous but acted on the spur of the moment.
- Like the Democrats, the Braves are as rapacious as their rivals.
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