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Another word for brave.

Brave gets said to children so often it can sound like a pat on the head. Name the kind of courage it took.

Brave in spirit

• courageousBrave by choice, often for a cause.It was courageous of her to testify.
• pluckyBrave beyond your size, and cheerful.The plucky little team made it to the finals.

Willing to risk

• boldBrave and quick to act.He made a bold move and asked for a raise.
• daringReady for big risks.She pulled off a daring escape over the wall.
• gutsyCasual; brave with some grit.That was a gutsy call on fourth down.

Facing real danger

• heroicBrave, and for someone else’s sake.The nurses’ heroic work during the flood saved lives.
• fearlessShowing no fear at all.She was fearless on the steepest ski runs.
• intrepidBrave in going into the unknown.Intrepid explorers once mapped this coast by canoe.

When to keep “brave”

Keep brave when speaking to someone afraid; “be brave” is short and kind.

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