Synonyms for
Brace
Definition
to make something more stable or secure by supporting it
Synonyms & similar words
braces
duet
bracing
stimulate
yoke
sedate
pair
arouse
span
steady
twosome
dyad
couple
gallus
suspender
stabilise
distich
duo
poise
energize
energise
stabilize
bitstock
twain
couplet
support
reinforce
strengthen
bolster
buttress
prop
underpin
uphold
sustain
maintain
secure
fasten
fix
attach
connect
join
tie
bind
strap
clasp
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- brace for impact
- brace yourself
- brace for the worst
- brace against
- brace for change
- brace for a shock
- brace for a fall
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'brace' often implies preparing for something difficult or unpleasant. As a noun, it can refer to a support structure or a type of dental appliance.
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Example sentences
- I need to brace the ladder against the wall so it doesn't fall over.
- The doctor put a brace on my broken leg to keep it from moving.
- We need to brace ourselves for a long, difficult journey.
- He put a brace on his wrist to help with the pain.
- The tree was braced with stakes to keep it from falling over.
Quotes
A smile is the universal welcome, and a brace of them is a double-barreled shotgun.
I have always been fond of the West African proverb 'Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.'
The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.