brave

[breyv] / breɪv /

ADJECTIVE

bold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adventurous audacious confident courageous daring dashing fearless foolhardy gallant gutsy heroic reckless resolute spirited spunky stout strong valiant

STRONG

chin-up firm forward game hardy militant stalwart

WEAK

chivalrous dauntless defiant doughty gritty herolike imprudent indomitable intrepid lionhearted nervy plucky stouthearted unabashed unafraid unblenching undauntable undaunted undismayed unfearful valorous venturesome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid careful cautious cowardly fearful irresolute meek mild shy timid unadventurous weak

WEAK

frightened humble reticent retiring

VERB

endure bad situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confront defy go through withstand

STRONG

bear beard challenge court dare face risk suffer support venture

WEAK

face off fly in the face of outdare stand up to take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

surrender yield

STRONG

refuse reject

WEAK

break down capitulate complain dodge fear give up hide run away skip

Example Sentences

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“This happened because other people were brave enough to be visible.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Manchester United's Harry Maguire made the most of his recall in defence with a solid display, capped by two brave, crucial blocks in the closing stages as Uruguay pressed for an unlikely winner.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Companies need to be brave in investing in their talent pipeline, which will pay dividends much further down the road.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

But as the example of Book Punch’s brave owner and staff shows, the spirit of freedom remains in Hong Kong’s DNA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The kids in her books did fun things, brave things, magical things.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

brave

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