Pronunciation: /ˈbrɛvɪt/

Definitions of brevet

noun a commission promoting a military officer to a higher rank without increase of pay and with limited exercise of the higher rank, often granted as an honor immediately before retirement.

Example Sentences

A1 I received a brevet for completing my first aid training.

A2 She proudly displayed her brevet on the wall of her office.

B1 The soldier was awarded a brevet for his bravery in battle.

B2 In some countries, a brevet is required to become a certified pilot.

C1 The brevet he earned in engineering opened up many job opportunities for him.

C2 Her collection of brevets showcased her dedication to continuous learning and professional development.

verb to promote to a higher rank without increase of pay.

Example Sentences

A1 She breveted to the rank of captain after completing her training.

A2 The soldier was breveted for his bravery in battle.

B1 He was breveted as a colonel for his exceptional leadership skills.

B2 The officer was breveted to the rank of general for his outstanding service.

C1 The pilot was breveted as a flying ace for his numerous successful missions.

C2 She was breveted as a war hero for her courageous actions on the battlefield.

Examples of brevet in a Sentence

formal He received a brevet promotion for his exceptional service in the military.

informal He got a brevet rank after his heroic act in the battlefield.

slang I heard he breveted to a higher rank after the last mission.

figurative Her brevet as team leader was well-deserved for her leadership skills.

Grammatical Forms of brevet

past tense

breveted

plural

brevets

comparative

more brevet

superlative

most brevet

present tense

brevets

future tense

will brevet

perfect tense

have breveted

continuous tense

is breveting

singular

brevet

positive degree

brevet

infinitive

to brevet

gerund

breveting

participle

breveting

Origin and Evolution of brevet

First Known Use: 1350 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'brevet' originated from the Old French word 'brevet' which means 'letter patent' or 'official document'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'brevet' evolved to refer to a military commission or warrant granting a higher rank without the accompanying pay increase. In modern usage, it can also refer to an honorary promotion or a qualification certificate in various professions.