hero

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Noun

1. Somebody who [[possess]]es [[great]] [[bravery]] and carries out [[extraordinary]] or [[noble]] [[deed]]s.
2. A [[role model]].
3. The [[protagonist]] in a work of fiction.
4. {{lb|en|poker}} The current [[player]], especially a hypothetical player for [[example]] and [[didactic]] purposes. Compare: {{m|en|villain||any opponent player}}. Not to be confused with {{m|en|hero call||a weak call against a supposed bluff}}.
5. {{senseid|en|Q776904}} {{lb|en|New York}} A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses.
6. {{lb|en|film|photography|chiefly|attributive}} The [[product]] chosen from several [[candidate]]s to be [[photograph]]ed, as in food advertising, or with [[prop]]s used in a movie.
7. {{lb|en|web design}} The eye-catching top portion of a [[web page]], sometimes including a [[hero image]]; the portion [[above the fold]].
8. {{lb|en|cooking}} The [[standout]] component of a dish; the part of a dish that should take [[center stage]] on the palate.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|informal|intransitive}} To act as a [[hero#Noun|hero]] {{gl|brave person; role model; or protagonist}}.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[praise]] or [[laud]].<ref name="Dictionary">{{R:Dictionary.com}}</ref>
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To bring attention to; to [[highlight]]; to [[spotlight]].<ref name=Dictionary/>

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|Greek mythology}} Any of a number of legendary men and women, including the priestess loved by [[Leander]].
2. {{lb|en|rare}} {{given name|en|female|from=Ancient Greek}} of English-speakers.

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