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单词 braves
释义

brave

1 of 3

adjective

ˈbrāv How to pronounce brave (audio)
braver; bravest
1
: having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
a brave soldier
a brave smile
2
: making a fine show : colorful
brave banners flying in the wind
3
: excellent, splendid
… the brave fire I soon had going … J. F. Dobie
bravely adverb

brave

2 of 3

verb

braved; braving

transitive verb

1
: to face or endure with courage
braved the rush-hour traffic to get there
braving the elements
2
obsolete : to make showy

intransitive verb

archaic : to show courage : to make a brave show
braver noun

brave

3 of 3

noun

1
[in part borrowed from French, noun derivative of brave brave entry 1] : one with mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : one who is brave (see brave entry 1)
… none but the brave deserves the fair. John Dryden
specifically : an American Indian warrior
2
archaic : bravado
3
archaic : bully, assassin

Synonyms

Adjective

  • bold
  • courageous
  • dauntless
  • doughty
  • fearless
  • gallant
  • greathearted
  • gutsy
  • gutty
  • heroic
  • heroical
  • intrepid
  • lionhearted
  • manful
  • stalwart
  • stout
  • stouthearted
  • undauntable
  • undaunted
  • valiant
  • valorous

Verb

  • beard
  • brazen
  • breast
  • confront
  • dare
  • defy
  • face
  • outbrave
  • outface
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adjective She gave us a brave smile. He lost his brave fight against the disease. Verb Thousands of fans braved rush-hour traffic to see the concert. a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
World leaders paid tribute to a man some described as a great and brave leader. Kirsten Grieshaber And Patrick Quinn, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2022 World leaders paid tribute to a man some described as a great and brave leader. Kirsten Grieshaber And Patrick Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 But, from another perspective, Turgenev was principled and brave. Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 Resistance—impressively creative and brave—has had to find a way to go undetected, and in defiance of everything, survives. Jerrine Tan, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022 Committed and brave, rangers like Anton are central to the conservation of Africa’s fantastic wildlife. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 Frequently called a classic, Cather’s fourth novel, My Ántonia, is rapturous with prairie imagery and depictions of the 1918 book’s shining star, the resilient and uncommonly brave Ántonia Shimerda. Kali Fajardo-anstine, The Atlantic, 20 July 2022 Cooking over a campfire is certainly doable — but also brave. Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 July 2022 When the Ottomans invaded the castle in Eger in 1552, the Hungarians drank red wine to become strong and brave. Per And Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 24 June 2022
Verb
Flight attendants have been there to brave it all, serving the increasingly frustrated traveler and, famously, taking undue abuse. Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 1 July 2022 That’s exactly why Larsen is launching an eight-day winter expedition course in January for those adventure-seekers willing to brave the cold. Kristen Kuchar, Outside Online, 21 Dec. 2017 The story is told through the lens of Moore's victims, giving a well-overdue platform to them and the people brave enough to try to stop him. Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 4 Aug. 2022 New York Fashion Week-goers might be the only street style group willing to brave the cold for a really good look. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2022 From footwear to yummy snacks, here are some recommendations from professional and experienced athletes that will help you brave the elements. Rachael Schultz, Outside Online, 4 Dec. 2018 As Arizonans brave the summer travel rush, these strategies can help ease the stress. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2022 This past weekend, while some of the country was experiencing a serious heat wave, people were talking about ice cream, but not to help folks brave the rising temperatures. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 May 2022 Whether planning to brave the cold or just looking to snack on some Irish soda bread at home, there are a number of ways to celebrate the holiday in Chicago and the suburbs. Ashley Capoot, chicagotribune.com, 11 Mar. 2022
Noun
Indeed, in the 19th century, Haiti was the land of the free and home of the brave to which other freedom fighters in the hemisphere, like Simón Bolívar, looked for inspiration. Marlene L. Daut, Essence, 24 Feb. 2022 In time, history will record which has done the most far-reaching harm to the United States, land of the free, home of the brave. San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2021 Some say that as a long-term bet, China is only for the brave. Gregor Stuart Hunter, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2021 The future is for the brave who move quickly and consider the open banking environment. Sandeepan Mukherjee, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021 Prada and Simone Rocha showed split-sole options, while Matthew Williams’s hoof-like platform at Givenchy is truly for the brave. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2021 Only the brave at heart will want to cross this new bridge near Porto. Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2020 Many respectable Americans sadly are allowing fear of ridicule and bullying to silence their voices in this land of the free and home of the brave. Mike Masterson, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2020 But the movement started with Burke and a 12-year-old brave enough to speak up. USA Today, 13 Aug. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Middle French, borrowed from Italian bravo "courageous, wild," perhaps ultimately going back to Latin barbarus barbarous

Verb

borrowed from Middle French braver "to challenge, flout," verbal derivative of brave brave entry 1

Noun

noun derivative of brave entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1546, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

brave 1 of 3

adjective

ˈbrāv How to pronounce brave (audio)
braver; bravest
: feeling or showing no fear

brave

2 of 3

verb

braved; braving
: to face or handle without fear

brave

3 of 3

noun

: an American Indian warrior

Choose the Right Synonym for brave

Adjective

brave, courageous, and bold mean showing no fear. brave is used of a person who has or shows no fear when faced with danger or difficulty. The brave crew tried to save the ship. courageous is used of a person who is always prepared to meet danger or difficulty. The early astronauts were courageous in facing the dangers of space travel. bold is used of a person who welcomes dangerous situations. The bold explorers went in search of adventure.

braves

verb

present tense third-person singular of brave
as in confronts
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • confronts
  • faces
  • dares
  • withstands
  • encounters
  • beards
  • outbraves
  • defies
  • resists
  • brazens
  • fights
  • breasts
  • challenges
  • affronts
  • approaches
  • accosts
  • stands up to
  • fronts
  • meets
  • outfaces
  • battles
  • stands
  • combats
  • opposes
  • repels
  • faces up (to)
  • corners
  • squares (off)
  • contends (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • shuns
  • dodges
  • avoids
  • shirks
  • ducks
  • sidesteps
  • eschews
  • shakes
  • evades
  • eludes
  • funks
  • escapes
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