Braced Meaning in English

word · lemma: brace

US

ˈbɹeɪst

BRAYST

UK

bɹˈeɪst

BRAYST

Definition

Prepared oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, or physically supported or strengthened something.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for mental preparation ('braced for bad news') and for physical support ('braced the door'). More formal or descriptive than 'ready.' Can mean both emotional and physical readiness.

• Spanish: preparado - apoyado - reforzado
• Portuguese (BR): preparado - apoiado - reforçado
• Portuguese (PT): preparado - apoiado - reforçado
• Chinese (Simplified): 做好准备 - 支撑住 - 加固
• Chinese (Traditional): 做好準備 - 支撐住 - 加固
• Hindi: तैयार - संभाला - मजबूत किया
• Arabic: استعد - مدعوم - معزز
• Bengali: প্রস্তুত হওয়া - সংবলিত করা
• Russian: подготовился - укрепил
• Japanese: 備える - 踏ん張る
• Vietnamese: chuẩn bị tinh thần - gia cố
• Korean: 대비하다 - 버티다
• Turkish: hazırlandı - destekledi
• Urdu: تیار ہونا - مضبوط کرنا
• Indonesian: bersiap - menopang

Example Sentences

She braced herself for the cold wind.

basic

He braced the ladder against the wall.

basic

The car was braced during transport to prevent movement.

basic

I braced myself before opening the email.

natural

He braced for the bad news the doctor might give him.

natural

She braced her feet so she wouldn’t slip on the ice.

natural