verb
Meaning 1
To stand out bravely against; to face up to courageously.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
outbrave
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UK: /aʊtˈbɹeɪv/
verb
Meaning 2
To surpass or outrival.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Meaning 3
To be more brave than.
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verb
Meaning 4
be braver than
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: surpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperform
verb
Meaning 5
resist bravely
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- He outbraved the enemy
Meaning relationships
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Broader terms: resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
History
Etymology
From out- + brave.