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brave
01
having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things
Approving
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
bravest
Comparative
braver
gradable
Examples
Despite the danger, he remained brave and rescued the injured hiker from the mountain.
02
impressive in quality or effect
Examples
He built a brave fire that warmed the entire cabin.
03
brightly colored, striking, or showy in appearance
Examples
The parade featured floats in brave, vivid colors.
to brave
01
to endure a difficult or dangerous situation with courage and determination
Transitive: to brave a difficulty or danger
Approving
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
brave
3rd person singular
braves
Present participle
braving
Past simple
braved
Past participle
braved
Examples
She braved the storm to ensure everyone was safe in the shelter.
02
to put on a conspicuous display, often to attract attention or impress others
Dated
Examples
She braved her new jewelry at the party to catch everyone's eye.
Brave
01
a person who shows courage
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
braves
Examples
Only a brave would attempt the dangerous climb.
02
a male member of certain North American Indigenous tribes, traditionally a warrior
Dated
Examples
The brave defended his tribe in times of conflict.
