Brave ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Brave ( adjective )

1. Courageous and able to face danger, fear, or difficulty.
2. Willing to take risks; adventurous.
3. Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from braver to defy, from latin barbarus foreign, ignorant.

Examples:

1. The soldier was brave in the face of enemy fire.
2. It takes a brave person to speak out against injustice.
3. The brave firefighters saved the children from the burning building.
4. He was brave enough to admit his mistake.
5. She was brave to stand up to the bully.

(As a verb)

Brave ( verb )

1. Courageous and able to face danger, fear, or difficulty.
2. Willing to take risks; adventurous.
3. Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from braver to defy, from latin barbarus foreign, ignorant.

Examples:

1. The soldier was brave in the face of enemy fire.
2. It takes a brave person to speak out against injustice.
3. The brave firefighters saved the children from the burning building.
4. He was brave enough to admit his mistake.
5. She was brave to stand up to the bully.