Brave

Meanings

1. Ready to face danger or pain
2. Showing courage
3. Making a fine display

Example Sentences

• "The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue the child."
• "It was brave of her to speak up against the unfair policy at work."
• "The soldiers made a brave stand at the border despite being outnumbered."

Etymology

From Middle French 'brave' (splendid, valiant), possibly from Italian 'bravo' (bold), ultimately from Latin 'barbarus' (barbarous, foreign) or Vulgar Latin 'brabus'.

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