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brave out

C1 formal inseparable transitive
In simple words

to go through something scary or hard without giving up

Literal meaning: The literal sense is close to the figurative one: to act bravely through something.

Meanings

1 C1 formal

to go through an unpleasant or dangerous experience with courage

"The hikers braved out the storm in a small shelter."

Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 idiomatic formal

to confront criticism, embarrassment, or difficulty without retreating

"She braved out the hostile questions and stayed calm."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Uncommon and slightly literary. Often used with weather, danger, or social difficulty.

Commonly used with

the storm the cold criticism danger the situation the night

Forms

Base
brave out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
braves out
he/she/it
Past simple
braved out
yesterday
Past participle
braved out
have + pp
-ing form
braving out
continuous

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Synonyms

face endure tough out weather stand up to

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