brave

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  displaying courage or morality in the face of danger, adversity, or difficulty

  - "He was a brave soldier who faced the enemy despite being outnumbered."
  - "The children were very brave as they watched their house burn down."
  - "The brave lion protected its pride from the intruders."

• adjective

  ready to face and endure danger or adversity

  - "The explorers were brave enough to venture into the unknown territory."
  - "Despite the difficult conditions, the miners continued to work bravely."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɹeɪv/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

cowardly , fearful , mean , weak

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Synonyms

bold , daring , doughty , orped , resilient , stalwart

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brave
ave , grave , rave , save , wave

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Variants

List of all variants of brave that leads to same result
brave , bravely , braver , bravest , braved , bravers , braves , braving , brave new world , brave new worlds , brave the elements , put on a brave face , put up a brave front , the brave , put up a front , put up a good front , put up a good/brave front , puts up a front , putting up a front

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Forms

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bravely, bravehearted, bravelier, bravest

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Etymology

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From Old French brave, from bras 'arm' (as in arms oneself). The meaning 'ready to face danger' developed in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'brave' is used to describe a type of cowardly lion in L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz'.

2. In some cultures, the color red is considered to be a symbol of bravery.

3. The word 'brave' has the same root as the word 'arm'.

4. The term 'brave new world' was coined by Aldous Huxley in his dystopian novel of the same name.

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Related Concepts

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1. courage: A closely related concept to bravery, courage refers to the ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation.

2. valor: Valor refers to the strength or courage of a person, especially when facing danger.

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Culture

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The concept of bravery has been a significant theme in various cultures throughout history. In literature, bravery is often portrayed as a heroic trait, and characters who display courage are celebrated. In art, images of brave warriors, knights, and animals are common. In music, songs about bravery and courage are popular across genres. For instance, the Beatles' 'Hey Jude' encourages listeners to be 'brave' in the face of adversity.

How to Memorize "brave"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or an animal standing tall and facing a dangerous situation with determination and courage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brave' with images of strength, courage, and determination.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'BRAVE': 'B'oldly Respond Against Violent Encounters'

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