brace synonyms

brace

n.

  1. A support

    prop, bolster, stay, support, lever, beam, truss, shore, girder, block, skid, rib, strut, buttress, splice, reinforcement, bearing, upholder, peg, bracket, strengthener, band, bracer, stave, guy, sustainer, stirrup, arm, splint, boom, bar, staff, plinth, stanchion, cantilever, rafter, round, mainstay, jack, crutch; see also beam 1, support 2.

  2. A pair

    pair, couple, two; see pair. See syn. study at pair.

brace

v.

  1. To give support

    prop, bolster, hold up; see strengthen, support 1.

  2. To encourage

    uphold, hearten, give new life; see encourage 1, 2, support 2.

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