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      brave
      noun
      A census-designated place in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States.
      A surname.
      (dated) A Native American warrior.
      (obsolete) A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.
      (obsolete) A challenge; a defiance; bravado.
      verb
      (transitive) To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.
      (transitive, obsolete) To adorn; to make fine or showy.
      adjective
      Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
      Making a fine show or display.
      (UK, euphemistic) Foolish or unwise.
      (obsolete) Having any sort of superiority or excellence.
      Roots
      barbarusbrave- · Latin · wild, savage, bold
      Synonyms for brave
      courageousadjfearlessadjdauntlessadjintrepidadjaudaciousadjstoutheartedadjvaliantadjvalorousadjbrawadjunfearingadjlionheartedadjgallantadjpluckyadjdaringadjunafraidadjboldadjventuresomeadjheroicadjundauntedadj
      Words related to brave
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