courage
/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/·커리지·noun
the ability to face danger or pain without fear
FrenchCEFR B1
Root
Latin 'cor' (heart) + -age (state, quality)
Latin cor (heart) → Old French corage (heart, spirit) → Middle English corage → Modern courage
In a word
cor (heart) + -age (state) = 'state of heart'. Asking "got the courage?" is really asking "is your heart pounding?" Pass that heart to someone — you encourage. Take it away — you discourage. The friend tapping your back one minute before the talk? A textbook encourager.
Examples
It takes courage to admit a mistake.
She showed great courage during the rescue.
He lost his courage at the last moment.
Related
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