Meaning & use
gird
To prepare oneself mentally for something difficult, or literally to encircle with a belt or band.
See it in a sentence
The team girded themselves for a tough match against the reigning champions.
Ancient soldiers girded their swords tightly before marching off into battle.
A note on using this word
The phrase 'gird oneself' or 'gird up' is now mostly literary or formal, common in phrases like 'gird your loins.'
Words with a similar meaning
bracefortify
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “gird”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.