Brace
(
verb
,
noun
,
adverb
)
(As a verb)
Brace ( verb )
- To prepare or make ready for something.
- To hold something firmly in position.
Origin:
The word brace comes from the middle english word bracen, which comes from the old french word bracer, which means "to prepare" or "to make ready".
Examples:
- They braced themselves for the impact of the storm.
- She braced herself for the news.
- The building was braced to withstand the earthquake.
- He braced the door with a piece of wood.
- They braced the ladder before climbing.
(As a noun)
Brace ( noun )
- To prepare or make ready for something.
- To hold something firmly in position.
Origin:
The word brace comes from the middle english word bracen, which comes from the old french word bracer, which means "to prepare" or "to make ready".
Examples:
- They braced themselves for the impact of the storm.
- She braced herself for the news.
- The building was braced to withstand the earthquake.
- He braced the door with a piece of wood.
- They braced the ladder before climbing.
(As an adverb)
Brace ( adverb )
- To prepare or make ready for something.
- To hold something firmly in position.
Origin:
The word brace comes from the middle english word bracen, which comes from the old french word bracer, which means "to prepare" or "to make ready".
Examples:
- They braced themselves for the impact of the storm.
- She braced herself for the news.
- The building was braced to withstand the earthquake.
- He braced the door with a piece of wood.
- They braced the ladder before climbing.