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Courage I Showed Great Noun ˈkʌrɪdʒ ˈkɜːrɪdʒ Determination

Word3 courage
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ /ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
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  • he showed great courage and determination.
  • moral/physical courage
  • they had the courage to stand up and fight for what they believed in.
  • he couldn't find the courage to tell his daughters what had happened.
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courage

(noun)/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ /ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
  1. the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear
    • SYNONYM bravery
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/bravery
    • He showed great courage and determination.
    • moral/physical courage
    • They had the courage to stand up and fight for what they believed in.
    • He couldn't find the courage to tell his daughters what had happened.
    • Many said that the women's stories gave them the courage to pursue their goals
    • I haven't yet plucked up the courage to ask her.
    • It takes courage to sing in public.
    • His courage in battle won him a promotion.
    • She displayed remarkable courage in the face of danger.
    • I admire your courage in saying what you think.
    • They fought with courage, but were no match for the enemy.

    Extra Examples

    • He lacked the courage to try something new.
    • He showed great calmness and courage under fire.
    • I didn't have the courage to tell him.
    • I finally plucked up enough courage to speak to Rachel.
    • This is a chance for him to show leadership and political courage.
    • an act of personal courage that moved people
    • stories of incredible physical courage
    • Unfortunately, they lack the moral courage to speak out against what is happening.
  2. to be/not be brave enough to do what you feel to be right
    • You need to have the courage of your convictions.
  3. to force yourself to be brave enough to do something
    • I finally screwed up my courage and went to the dentist.
  4. to begin to feel happier and more confident because of something
  5. to make yourself do something that you are afraid of
    • Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in.

    Word Origin

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