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Added 9 October 2026

brave

/bɹeɪv/ noun

In Latin: animosus, fortis, magnanimus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about brave at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A North American Indian warrior.
People who are brave.
the home of the free and the brave

verb

Face and withstand with courage.
She braved the elements

adjective

Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching.
Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring
Invulnerable to fear or intimidation.
audacious explorers
Brightly colored and showy.
girls decked out in brave new dresses

Origin

From Middle French brave, borrowed from Italian bravo, itself of uncertain origin (see there). Doublet of bravo.

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