Gadit

brave

Definitions (3)
1adjectiveready to face danger, pain, or fear without backing away
The brave firefighter ran into the burning house.
She gave a brave answer even though she was scared.
It was brave of him to speak up in front of everyone.
2adjectiveshowing courage even while feeling pain, sadness, or difficulty
She put on a brave smile after the loss.
His brave effort impressed the whole team.
They stayed brave during a very hard year.
3nouna Native American warrior, especially in older historical writing
The novel used the word 'brave' for a young warrior.
That meaning appears mostly in older books today.
Modern writers often avoid using 'brave' this way.
Idioms & expressions
brave the storm, to go through dangerous or difficult conditions anyway
put on a brave face, to act cheerful and calm even when you feel upset
brave the elements, to go outside or continue despite bad weather
brave new world, a completely new and unfamiliar situation, often full of change
Word Origin
Language
Old French
Original word
brave
Originally meant
bold, courageous, fine, splendid
Background
English borrowed the word in the late 15th century, probably through French, and it first carried both the idea of courage and of a bold, impressive appearance. Over time, the courage sense became the main everyday meaning.
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