Brave meaning in English

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Definition

brave: courageous, fearless, not afraid adjective
It was very brave of you to tell her the truth. How courageous of you to do that!
bravery: courage, audacity, boldness, fearlessness, valor noun

Examples

  • "You should all be very proud of your colleague, who is brave, kind and spiritually curious."
  • "Lawrence Laughsalot : You're a brave soldier, Quincy."
  • "That's so brave of you."
  • "Lawrence Laughsalot : I spent 3 years in the service for my country, and I watched some of the bravest men of my generation die in the forests of Namibia so that people like you could learn about the benefits of laughter in the business place."
  • "Lawrence Laughsalot : You're a brave soldier Quincy."
  • "Edward : Forget it Jean, I'm going to be brave and go to the rock gig all on my own, like a big boy..."
Exercise 1
The rugby fan being interviewed says that she likes rugby players for several reasons. What are they?

There may be more than one correct answer!
The rugby fan being interviewed says that she likes rugby players for several reasons. What are they?

There may be more than one correct answer!
This is an incorrect choice. The fan does not mention "rebelliousness" as one of the reasons she likes rugby players. On the contrary, she likes the fact that the players are respectful of authority - the opposite of rebellious - since she admires the fact that they never argue with the referee (or spit or swear)!
This is an incorrect choice. The fan does not mention "intelligence" as one of the characteristics she likes in rugby players.
This is a correct choice. The fan says that the players are "courageous", or "brave".
This is a correct choice. The fan says that the players "look good in those tight shirts", and that in fact one of the main reasons she goes to the games is to look at the players' muscles.
This is an incorrect choice. The fan in fact says she likes the fact that rugby players do not "spit or swear". To "swear", in this context, means to use offensive or dirty words. Another term for these words is "swear words".
This is a correct choice. The fan says that the players "never argue with the referee." The "referee" is the symbol of authority at a rugby match, since he makes sure all the rules are enforced. Since rugby players do not "argue" with or "question" the referee's decisions, they are therefore respectful of authority.

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