brace
Third Person
braces
Present Participle
bracing
Past Tense
braced
Past Participle
braced
1
to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm
transitive
- The engineers had to brace the bridge to prevent it from collapsing during the storm.
- The crew braced the ship's mast to withstand the strong winds.
- The builders braced the foundation of the house to keep it steady on the uneven ground.
- They used metal beams to brace the walls of the building during renovations.
- The hikers braced their tents with extra ropes to prevent them from being blown away by the wind.
2
to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant
transitive
- She braced herself for the tough conversation with her boss.
- The team braced themselves for the challenging task ahead.
- She took a deep breath to brace herself for the difficult news.
- They braced themselves for a long night of work before the deadline.
- The hikers braced themselves for the steep climb up the mountain.
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3
to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
transitive
- The athletes braced their feet firmly before the starting whistle.
- She braced herself against the strong winds, planting her feet firmly in the sand.
- He braced the post firmly into the ground to support the fence.
- The workers braced the scaffold firmly against the building for safety.
- He braced the ladder against the wall to keep it steady.
4
to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
transitive
- The cold water splashed on his face, bracing him for the start of the race.
- A strong cup of coffee can brace you for a long day of work.
- The news of the challenge braced her, giving her the energy to continue.
- The loud music in the gym braced everyone before the workout session.
- The trainer’s call to action braced the athletes, making them more focused.
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