- brace oneself for
- verbprepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant• Syn: ↑steel oneself against, ↑steel onself for, ↑prepare for• Verb Frames:-
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brace oneself — prepare for something difficult or unpleasant. → brace … English new terms dictionary
brace — ► NOUN 1) (braces) Brit. a pair of straps passing over the shoulders and fastening to the top of trousers to hold them up. 2) a strengthening or supporting piece or part. 3) a wire device fitted in the mouth to straighten the teeth. 4) (also… … English terms dictionary
brace — noun 1》 a device supporting a weak or injured part of the body. ↘a wire device fitted in the mouth to straighten the teeth. ↘a strengthening piece of iron or timber in building or carpentry. 2》 (braces) Brit. a pair of straps passing over … English new terms dictionary
brace — 1. noun the aquarium is supported by wooden braces Syn: prop, beam, joist, batten, rod, post, strut, stay, support, stanchion, bracket 2. verb 1) the plane s wing is braced by a system of rods Syn: support … Thesaurus of popular words
brace — 1. noun the aquarium is supported by wooden braces Syn: prop, strut, stay, support, bracket 2. verb 1) the plane s wing is braced by rods Syn: support, shore up, prop up, hold up, buttress, reinforce … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
nerve oneself — brace oneself for a demanding situation. → nerve … English new terms dictionary
brace — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. invigorate, stimulate; support, prop, strengthen. See refreshment. n. bracket, stay, girder; bit, stock; pair. See strength, numeration, power. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A support] Syn. prop, bolster … English dictionary for students
prepare for — verb prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant (Freq. 7) • Syn: ↑steel oneself against, ↑steel onself for, ↑brace oneself for • Hypernyms: ↑inure, ↑harden, ↑indurate … Useful english dictionary
steel oneself against — verb prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant • Syn: ↑steel onself for, ↑brace oneself for, ↑prepare for • Hypernyms: ↑inure, ↑harden, ↑indurate • Verb Frames … Useful english dictionary
steel onself for — verb prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant • Syn: ↑steel oneself against, ↑brace oneself for, ↑prepare for • Hypernyms: ↑inure, ↑harden, ↑indurate • Verb Frames … Useful english dictionary
