To make brave; to encourage or embolden someone.
From 'be-' plus 'brave,' which comes from Spanish 'bravo' (wild, fierce). The prefix suggests making someone possess bravery or courage.
Medieval writers could 'bebrave' soldiers before battle—the word captures that act of encouraging and transforming someone into a braver version of themselves through words or action.
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