Brave (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective, brav·er, brav·est.
  1. possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance.
  2. making a fine appearance.
  3. excellent; fine; admirable.
noun
  1. courageous people, collectively: the land of the free and the home of the brave.
  2. a warrior, especially among North American Indian tribes.
  3. Obsolete.
    • a bully.
    • a boast or challenge.
verb (used with object), braved, brav·ing.
  1. to meet or face courageously: to brave misfortunes.
  2. to defy; challenge; dare.
  3. to make splendid.
verb (used without object), braved, brav·ing.
  1. to boast; brag.
adjective
    • having or displaying courage, resolution, or daring; not cowardly or timid
    • (as collective noun preceded by the)
  1. fine; splendid
  2. excellent or admirable
noun
  1. a warrior of a Native American tribe
  2. an obsolete word for bully 1
verb (tr)
  1. to dare or defy
  2. to confront with resolution or courage
  3. to make splendid, esp in dress
Brave (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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