bracing

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbreɪsɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈbreɪsɪŋ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(brāsing)

From the verb brace: (⇒ conjugate)
bracing is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

bracing
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Synonyms:
invigorating, rousing, exhilarating Collocations, stimulating, chill Collocations, chilly Collocations, brisk Collocations, refreshing, fresh Collocations, steadying, supporting Collocations, fortifying


brace
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Sense: Noun: support
Synonyms:
support Collocations, prop Collocations, bolster Collocations, shore Collocations, girder, buttress, bracket Collocations, stay Collocations, reinforcement, strengthener, sustainer, splint, stanchion, structural support, caliper (UK), calliper, leg brace, orthodontic brace, orthodontic appliance
Sense: Noun: pair
Synonyms:
pair Collocations, couple Collocations, duo, twosome, pairing, couplet, duet, two Collocations
Sense: Verb: support
Synonyms:
support Collocations, prop up, bolster Collocations, hold up, fortify, strengthen Collocations, reinforce Collocations, steady Collocations, shore up, make sth steady, buttress, keep up, stay Collocations, hold Collocations, sustain Collocations, uphold Collocations
Sense: Verb: prepare - followed by 'yourself'
Synonyms:
prepare yourself, prepare Collocations, get ready, ready yourself, steel yourself, fortify yourself, psych yourself up (informal), prepare for a shock, prepare for impact

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