braving
ˈbreɪvɪŋ
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Definition of braving - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
courageous actionfacing challenges with courage and determination
  • The braving soldiers marched into the battlefield.
bold courageous
2.
facing dangerfacing something dangerous or unpleasant
  • He was braving the harsh winter without proper clothing.
confronting enduring facing

Noun

1.
risk takingthe act of facing something with courage
  • Her braving of the storm was admirable.
courageousness valor
2.
show offdisplay of boldness or bravado
  • Her braving in the debate impressed everyone.
audacity courage
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Origin of braving

Old French, braver (to show courage)

Examples of braving in a sentence

  • The braving explorers ventured into the unknown jungle.
  • Braving the storm, she reached home safely.
  • They were braving the dangers of the wild jungle.
  • His braving of the wilderness was inspiring.
  • The braving of the unknown requires great courage.
  • His braving during the storm was commendable.

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  1. French:courageux, bravoure, ...
  2. German:tapfer, Mut, ...
  3. Italian:coraggioso, coraggio, ...
  4. Spanish:valiente, valentía, ...
  5. Portuguese:corajoso, coragem, ...
  6. Chinese:勇敢的, 勇敢面对的行为, ...
  7. Japanese:勇敢な, 勇気, ...
  8. Arabic:شُجَاع, تحدي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַמִּיץ, גִּלּוּי אוֹמֶץ, ...
  10. Russian:отважный, мужество, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сміливий, мужність, ...
  12. Hindi:साहसी, साहस, ...
brave
breɪv

Definition of brave - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
courageousshowing courage in dangerous situations
  • The brave firefighter saved the child from the fire.
courageous valiant
2.
appearanceDatedUKfine or splendid in appearanceDatedUK
  • The brave knight wore a shining armor.
gallant splendid

Verb

tr.
1.
courageface something difficult with courage
  • She braved the storm to reach home.
confront defy
2.
challengedefy or challenge boldly
  • He braved the authorities with his protest.
confront defy

Noun

1.
courageDatedUSchallenge or act of defianceDatedUS
  • He accepted the brave with a nod.
dare provocation
2.
cultureDatedUSNative American warrior known for courageDatedUS
  • The brave led his tribe into battle.
combatant fighter warrior
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Expressions with brave

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behave in a brave or stoic way despite feelings
She put on a brave face during the difficult meeting.
act as if not worried or upset when feeling otherwise
She wore a brave face despite the bad news.
expression showing courage despite fear or pain
She put on a brave face during the interview.
endure something challenging without showing fear
She managed to brave it out during the entire surgery without complaining.
face difficult weather conditions
The hikers had to brave the elements during their mountain trek.
face a difficult situation with courage
They decided to brave the storm and continue their journey.

Origin of brave

Latin, barbarus (foreign) + -us (adjective suffix)

Examples of brave in a sentence

  • She made a brave decision to speak out.
  • The brave ship sailed into the sunset.
  • A brave display of fireworks lit the sky.
  • He braved the icy waters to save the dog.
  • They braved the criticism to stand by their decision.
  • She braved the storm to reach home safely.

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  1. French:courageux, braver, ...
  2. German:tapfer, trotzen, ...
  3. Italian:coraggioso, affrontare, ...
  4. Spanish:valiente, enfrentar, ...
  5. Portuguese:corajoso, enfrentar, ...
  6. Chinese:勇敢的, 勇敢面对, ...
  7. Japanese:勇敢な, 立ち向かう, ...
  8. Arabic:شجاع, تَحَدَّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַמִּיץ, לְהִתְמוֹדֵד בְּאוֹמֶץ, ...
  10. Russian:храбрый, пережить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хоробрий, змогти пережити, ...
  12. Hindi:बहादुर, सामना करना, ...

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