brave

Definition

  • n. a North American Indian warrior
  • n. people who are brave
  • adj. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
  • adj. brightly colored and showy

Word forms

Past tense
braved
Present participle
braving
Past participle
braved
Third person singular
braves
Comparative
braver
Superlative
bravest

Example sentences

  1. a.

    The brave knight rode into battle with his shining armor.

  2. n.

    She is a brave who stood up for her beliefs despite the risks.

  3. vt.

    He had to brave the storm to reach the shelter.