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(allowed for) To have accommodated or made provisions for
To have acted in preparation for something
Past tense for to make something stronger or firmer, literally or figuratively
“Full-height, double-glazed sheets brace the structure and barely divide interior from exterior.”
Past tense for to bind, tie or fasten tightly or closely
“The women brace and bind their feet from their infancy, and have very little feet as a result.”
Past tense for to (attempt to) stay balanced by holding or leaning against something
“Her legs were in a ridiculous bunch at the edge of her bed, while her arms groped blindly for a sturdy surface to brace her body.”
Past tense for to tighten, or to put in a state of tension
“Be sure you brace your arms so that they, in turn, can provide rigid support for the hands.”
Past tense for to prepare oneself (or others) emotionally or mentally, especially for something challenging
“He tried to brace himself for the news, but he still trembled in anticipation.”
Past tense for to suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
“The leading cadres of the party should brace their spirits and strengthen their confidence.”
Past tense for to resist or endure (something) successfully
Past tense for to fix or hold securely in place
Past tense for to make or become physically hard or harder
Past tense for to make or become rigidly fixed or immovable
Physically strengthened or protected against attacks
Immovable, or fixed in place
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