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Collocations for courage - noun

ADJECTIVE

considerable, extraordinary, great, immense, outstanding (esp. BrE), remarkable, tremendous
personal
an act of personal courage that moved people
intellectual, moral, political
Caring for elderly relatives requires considerable moral courage.
This is a chance for him to show leadership and political courage.
physical
stories of incredible physical courage

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VERB + courage

require, take
It takes courage to sing in public.
have
I didn't have the courage to tell him.
lack
He lacked the courage to try something new.
demonstrate, display, show
find, gather, muster, muster up, pluck up, summon
I finally plucked up enough courage to speak to Rachel.
admire, applaud
I admire your courage in saying what you think.

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PHRASES

courage under fire (= when you are being attacked, physically or figuratively)
He showed great calmness and courage under fire.
have the courage of your convictions (= to be brave enough to do what you feel to be right)

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