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   Cour·age

   /ˈkərij/

   

   noun

   • 1. the ability to do something that frightens one: "she called on all her courage to face the ordeal"
   • ▪ strength in the face of pain or grief: "he fought his illness with great courage"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting the heart, as the seat of feelings): from Old French corage, from Latin cor ‘heart’.

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › couragecourage noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear synonym bravery. He showed great courage and determination. moral/physical courage. courage to do something They had the courage to stand up and fight for what they believed in.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarycourage | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   courage. noun [ U ] uk/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/us. B2. the ability to deal with dangerous or difficult situations without being frightened: The soldiers fought with great courage. [ + to do sth ] She didn't have the courage to tell him the truth.

4. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › couragecourage | meaning of courage in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English cour‧age /ˈkʌrɪdʒ $ ˈkɜːr-/ noun [ uncountable] 1 the quality of being brave when you are facing a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you are very ill → bravery OPP cowardice Sue showed great courage throughout her illness. courage to do something Gradually I lost the courage to speak ou...

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › couragecourage noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   to begin to feel happier and more confident because of something. See courage in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: courage. Definition of courage noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › courage_ncourage, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun courage mean? There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun courage , 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

7. www.psychologytoday.com › 202309 › what-exactly-is-courageWhat Exactly Is Courage? | Psychology Today

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   Sep 27, 2023 · Key points. Courage is a complex trait that is influenced by a variety of factors, including risk propensity. Courageous behavior seems to go hand-in-hand with extraversion, agreeableness, and...

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   1. fearlessness, dauntlessness, intrepidity, pluck, spirit. Courage, bravery, valor, bravado refer to qualities of spirit and conduct. Courage permits one to face extreme dangers and difficulties without fear: to take (or lose) courage. Bravery implies true courage with daring and an intrepid boldness: bravery in a battle.