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brave

The correct spelling is brave.

How to pronounce brave

/bɹeɪv/
noun

IPA: /bɹeɪv/

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The correct spelling is brave. A Native American warrior. For example: "After braving tricks on the high-dive, he braved a jump off the first diving platform."

Usage Examples

After braving tricks on the high-dive, he braved a jump off the first diving platform.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A Native American warrior.
  2. 2.A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.
  3. 3.A challenge; a defiance; bravado.

verb

  1. 1.To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.
  2. 2.To adorn; to make fine or showy.

adjective

  1. 1.Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
  2. 2.Having any sort of superiority or excellence.
  3. 3.Making a fine show or display.

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