Brace

Synonyms of brace

• support
• reinforce
• prop

Antonyms of brace

• soften
• loosen
• weaken

Collocations of brace

brace yourself

Frequency: 90 %

Brace yourself for the impact.

brace for

Frequency: 80 %

They braced for the storm that was approaching.

brace against

Frequency: 70 %

She braced against the strong winds.

brace up

Frequency: 60 %

He braced up for the challenging task ahead.

brace down

Frequency: 50 %

They braced down to avoid getting hit by the falling debris.

Idiomatic Expressions for brace

• Phrase: Brace for the worst
  Meaning: Prepare for the most negative or unfavorable outcome.
  Usage: Although we hope for the best, we need to brace for the worst in case things don't go as planned.