brave

(noun) a North American Indian warrior.

(noun) people who are brave. Example: "The home of the free and the brave."

(verb) face and withstand with courage. Synonyms: weather, endure, brave out. Example: "She braved the elements."

(adj) possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching. Synonyms: brave (vs. cowardly), courageous. Examples: "Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- herman melville." "A frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- william wordsworth." "Set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory."

(adj) invulnerable to fear or intimidation. Synonyms: audacious, dauntless, fearless, hardy, intrepid, unfearing. Examples: "Audacious explorers." "Fearless reporters and photographers." "Intrepid pioneers."

(adj) brightly colored and showy. Synonyms: braw, gay. Examples: "Girls decked out in brave new dresses." "Brave banners flying." "`braw' is a scottish word." "A dress a bit too gay for her years." "Birds with gay plumage."