DARE

/deə/
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Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To have the courage to do something: To be brave enough to try or undertake an action, often one perceived as risky, difficult, or bold.
    • To challenge or provoke someone: To call on someone to prove their courage by doing something, often risky or foolish.

  2. Noun:

    • A challenge: A statement or act that provokes someone to perform a risky or foolhardy action to prove their courage.
Usage Examples
  • Verb (to have courage):
    • She dare not ask for a raise. (She does not have the courage to ask for a raise.)
    • I dare to dream of a better future. (I have the boldness to dream of a better future.)
  • Verb (to challenge):
    • He dared his brother to jump off the high wall. (He challenged his brother to jump.)
    • "I dare you to tell the truth," she said. (She challenged him to tell the truth.)
  • Noun:
    • Climbing the old tree was a foolish dare. (The challenge to climb the tree was foolish.)
    • He accepted the dare to eat the whole chili pepper. (He agreed to meet the challenge.)
Advanced Usage
  • "How dare you/they/he/she...": An expression of outrage or shock at someone's audacious or disrespectful action.
    • How dare you speak to me like that! (Expressing anger at the other person's bold disrespect.)
  • "I dare say": A phrase used to express that one believes something is probably true, often with a degree of understatement or formality.
    • It will rain later, I dare say. (I think it is likely to rain later.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Daring (adjective): Adventurous, brave, or willing to take risks.
    • He made a daring escape from the castle.
  • Daring (noun): Bold courage or adventurousness.
    • The plan required great daring.
Synonyms
  • Verb (to have courage): Venture, risk, brave, have the nerve.
  • Verb (to challenge): Challenge, defy, provoke, taunt.
  • Noun: Challenge, provocation, gauntlet.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions
  • Dare (someone) to do (something): The standard construction for issuing a challenge.
    • She dared me to sing in front of the crowd.
  • Don't you dare!: A strong warning or command telling someone not to do something because it would be audacious or unacceptable.
    • Don't you dare touch my phone!
Related Idioms
  • A daredevil: A person who enjoys and seeks out very dangerous activities.
    • The stuntman was a real daredevil.
  • Truth or dare: The name of a party game where players must choose between answering a question truthfully or performing a dare.
    • We played truth or dare all night.
Noun
  1. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
    • he could never refuse a dare
Verb
  1. challenge
    • I dare you!
  2. to be courageous enough to try or do something
    • I don't dare call him, she dares to dress differently from the others
  3. take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
    • How dare you call my lawyer?

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