Brave Definition

brave
adjective
  1. 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"- Herman Melville; "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth; "set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory"
  2. invulnerable to fear or intimidation; "audacious explorers"; "fearless reporters and photographers"; "intrepid pioneers"
  3. brightly colored and showy; "girls decked out in brave new dresses"; "brave banners flying"; "`braw' is a Scottish word"; "a dress a bit too gay for her years"; "birds with gay plumage"
noun
  1. a North American Indian warrior
  2. people who are brave; "the home of the free and the brave"
verb
  1. face and withstand with courage; "She braved the elements"

"Brave" in song lyrics

See how brave is used in real songs:

  • "Yo, I never knew courage until I got brave"
    Aceyalone — I Never Knew
  • "or you don't know how to behave but you're brave"
    Aceyalone — Mr. Outsider
  • "I never said I, gave, them all, the fight to be brave"
    Aesop Rock f/ Vast Aire, Yeshua Da Poed — Sinister

Usage tips for "brave"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "brave" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for brave to find words that pair well.

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