1 C1 formal
to go through an unpleasant or dangerous experience with courage
"The hikers braved out the storm in a small shelter."
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brave out
C1 formal inseparable transitive
to face or endure something difficult with courage
In plain English
to go through something scary or hard without giving up
What does "brave out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic formal
to confront criticism, embarrassment, or difficulty without retreating
"She braved out the hostile questions and stayed calm."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
The literal sense is close to the figurative one: to act bravely through something.
Actually means
to go through something scary or hard without giving up
Usage tip
Uncommon and slightly literary. Often used with weather, danger, or social difficulty.
Words that pair with "brave out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
the storm the cold criticism danger the situation the night
How to conjugate "brave out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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