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nerved

The correct spelling is nerved.

How to pronounce nerved

verb

Say it like: Ner-ved

The correct spelling is nerved. To give courage. For example: "May their example nerve us to face the enemy."

Usage Examples

May their example nerve us to face the enemy.

The liquor nerved up several of the men after their icy march.

a strong-nerved hero

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To give courage.
  2. 2.To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.

adjective

  1. 1.Vigorous, strong; courageous.
  2. 2.(in combination) Having nerves of a specified kind.
  3. 3.(often in combination) Having one or more principal veins, especially of a leaf.

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