Dictionary definition · brave
noun
- a North American Indian warrior
- people who are brave"the home of the free and the brave"
verb
- face and withstand with courage"She braved the elements"
adjective
- 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"
- invulnerable to fear or intimidation"audacious explorers"
- brightly colored and showy"girls decked out in brave new dresses"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).