Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with courage in American Collocation
courage
noun
uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/
great
considerable
dauntless
enormous
exceptional
extraordinary
great
heroic
immense
indomitable
outstanding
tremendous
undaunted
Throughout her long illness, she displayed indomitable courage.
types of courage
moral
personal
physical
political
It would be an act of political courage to relax retirement laws.
show courage
demonstrate
display
have
possess
show
He showed outstanding courage in coping with his disability.
manage to find courage
find
gather
muster
pluck up
screw up
summon
At last I summoned the courage to walk on stage.
lack courage
lack
lose
They lack the courage to admit their mistakes.
praise someone’s courage
admire
applaud
celebrate
honour
praise
remember
salute
He saluted their courage in pursuing a vision that has now become a reality.
require courage
demand
need
require
take
Challenging your superiors takes courage.
bravery
determination
dignity
endurance
fortitude
honesty
perseverance
self-sacrifice
strength
tenacity
He was awarded this medal in recognition of his courage and determination.