Collocations for "courageous"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "courageous" in context.
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courageous
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- a courageous (young) [man, woman]
- is known for being courageous
- has a courageous heart
- is courageous at heart
- was courageous in battle
- is courageous in her own way
- trying to be courageous
- am not courageous enough (to)
- have to be courageous!
- started to feel (more) courageous
- must be very courageous to [stand up for, speak out against]
- must be very courageous (if)
- courageous and [strong, determined, dedicated, brave, honest]
- courageous leadership
- thank the courageous men and women who serve (in our military)
- our courageous soldiers
- take a courageous stand against
- was a courageous thing to [say, do]
- was seen as [extremely, highly] courageous
- made a courageous decision
- thanks to a courageous [bystander, citizen, spectator]
- saved by a courageous [bystander]
- a courageous step [forward, in the right direction]
- thanks to her courageous actions
'courageous' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):