braving

/ˈbɹeɪvɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.

Examples :

"After braving tricks on the high-dive, he braved a jump off the first diving platform."

verb

To adorn; to make fine or showy.

Examples :

"The marching band was braving their uniforms with bright gold epaulettes for the parade. "

appearance style

noun

A bravado; a boast.

Examples :

"His constant braving about his supposed intelligence annoyed everyone in the study group. "

character attitude word

Related Words

platform noun

/ˈplætfɔːm/ /ˈplætfɔɹm/

A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.

"The school band practiced on the platform before their concert. "

intelligence noun

/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/

Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.

"The student's intelligence allowed her to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts in class. "

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

marching verb

/ˈmɑːt͡ʃɪŋ/ /ˈmɑɹt͡ʃɪŋ/

To walk with long, regular strides, as a soldier does.

"The soldiers were marching down the street in perfect formation. "

fortitude noun

/ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/

Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

"Even after failing the exam twice, she showed great fortitude and continued to study until she passed. "

provoke verb

/pɹəˈvəʊk/ /pɹəˈvoʊk/

To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

"His constant complaints provoked his mother. "

courage noun

/ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.

"It takes a lot of courage to be successful in business."

everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

encounter noun

/ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/

A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.

"Their encounter was a matter of chance."

epaulettes noun

/ˈepəˌlɛts/ /ˈɛpəˌlɛts/

An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank

"The general's uniform was impressive, especially the gold epaulettes on his shoulders. "

uniforms noun

/ˈjuːnɪfɔːms/ /ˈjunɪfɔɹms/

A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

"The students wear blue uniforms to school every day. "

supposed verb

/spoʊst/ /səˈpəʊzɪd/ /spəʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/

To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

"Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C."