Meaning of the word brave in English

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brave

US /breɪv/

UK /breɪv/

ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

Example:

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The brave firefighter rescued the child from the burning building.

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It was a brave decision to leave her job and start her own business.

Synonym:

courageous fearless heroic valiant daring

endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fear.

Example:

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She had to brave the storm to get home.

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He decided to brave the cold and go for a run.

Synonym:

face endure confront withstand defy

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