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Definitions

brave

[breyv] / breɪv /
ADJECTIVE
bold
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adventurous audacious confident courageous daring dashing fearless foolhardy gallant gutsy heroic reckless resolute spirited spunky stout strong valiant
STRONG
chin-up firm forward game hardy militant stalwart
WEAK
chivalrous dauntless defiant doughty gritty herolike imprudent indomitable intrepid lionhearted nervy plucky stouthearted unabashed unafraid unblenching undauntable undaunted undismayed unfearful valorous venturesome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
afraid careful cautious cowardly fearful irresolute meek mild shy timid unadventurous weak
WEAK
frightened humble reticent retiring
VERB
endure bad situation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confront defy go through withstand
STRONG
bear beard challenge court dare face risk suffer support venture
WEAK
face off fly in the face of outdare stand up to take on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
surrender yield
STRONG
refuse reject
WEAK
break down capitulate complain dodge fear give up hide run away skip

Example Sentences

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In creating my own dashboard, I learned a little about coding and a lot about this brave new world where non-coders can build whatever software they want.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Mark Terry-Lush, chair of Forest of Dean Tourism, sees the Dean Heritage Centre's "brave move" as typical of the innovation in the industry.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Green Party deputy leader Rachel Millward also appeared to distance herself from the comments, praising the officers as "brave", and adding the incident would have been "beyond terrifying".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The Greeks first mentioned the “Keltoi” in the sixth century B.C.; later Greek and Roman writers labeled their brave northern adversaries barbarians, Gauls or Galatians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

‘You were brave and clever, and you kept going all day. I promise to keep the pact with the World Spirit, and treat you with respect. Now go in peace.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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