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courage

/ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/
Meanings
  • noun

    The ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation.

    - "Despite the danger, she showed great courage."
    - "The soldiers marched on with courage in the face of the enemy."
    - "He found the courage to ask her out."
  • noun

    The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to meet difficulty with confidence.

    - "He had the courage to stand up for what he believed in."
    - "She displayed great courage during her battle with cancer."
    - "The explorers showed immense courage as they crossed the desert."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɝɹɪdʒ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with courage
drought , prowess , fortress , rout , outrage
Variants
List of all variants of courage that leads to same result
courage , courages , courage under fire , Dutch courage , dutch courages , pluck up (the) courage , pluck up courage , pluck up the courage , screw up her courage , screw up his courage , screw up one's courage , screw up the courage , screw up the/one's courage , screw up their courage , (someone's) courage fails him/her , courage fails her , courage fails him , someone's courage fails her , someone's courage fails him , the courage of her convictions , the courage of his convictions , the courage of one's convictions , the courage of their convictions
Forms
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courages, couraged, couraging, courageously, courageousness

Etymology
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From the Old French 'curage', meaning 'heart' or 'throat'. The idea being that to be courageous, one must face fear directly.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'courage' comes from the Old French word 'curage', which means 'heart' or 'throat'.

  2. The ancient Greeks believed that the god Ares represented courage on the battlefield.

  3. In medieval Europe, the symbol of the lion was often used to represent courage.

  4. The famous quote 'There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear' is often associated with courage.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bravery: Bravery is a related concept to courage, as it also involves facing fear or danger. However, bravery specifically refers to acting in the face of danger without regard for one's own safety, while courage can also involve facing fear or uncertainty in other contexts.

  2. Valor: Valor is another related concept to courage, as it refers to the willingness to face danger or adversity, often in the context of military service or heroism.

Quotes
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  1. But as long as your "courage" holds out you may as well go right ahead making a fool of yourself. All brave men are fools.

    - Robert Frost,17 Apr. 1915,{"source"=>"in {it}Selected Letters of Robert Frost{/it}", "aqdate"=>"1964"}

  2. Sometimes when I debate whether to risk my individuality or conform, the memory of my son's picture brings me "courage".

    - Sue Monk Kidd,{it}Reader's Digest{/it},August 1990

  3. Eunice Kennedy Shriver … didn't buy into the propaganda of her day that women had to be soft and submissive. That took "courage" back then, because she grew up in a family that expected a lot from the boys and very little from the girls.

    - Maria Shriver,{it}Time{/it},26 Oct. 2009
Culture
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Courage has been a prominent theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. It is often portrayed as a noble quality that allows individuals to overcome adversity and achieve great things. In literature, characters who display courage are often celebrated as heroes. In art, courage is often depicted as a warrior or knight standing tall in the face of danger. In music, songs about courage inspire and motivate listeners to face their own challenges.

How to Memorize "courage"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person standing tall and strong, facing a challenge head-on. Imagine the fear or uncertainty in their eyes, but also the determination and resolve. This image can help you remember what courage means.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'courage' with words like 'strength', 'determination', and 'resilience'. These words can help you remember the positive qualities that are associated with courage.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Courage is a CAT: Confident, Authentic, Tenacious'. This phrase can help you remember the three key qualities of courage: confidence, authenticity, and tenacity.

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