Pronunciation: /dɛr/

Definitions of dare

noun a challenge or invitation to do something risky or dangerous

Example Sentences

A1 I don't dare to try new foods.

A2 She didn't have the dare to ask for a promotion.

B1 His dare to climb the mountain impressed everyone.

B2 The dare to skydive was exhilarating.

C1 His dare to challenge the status quo led to significant changes in the company.

C2 The dare to start her own business paid off in the end.

verb to challenge someone to do something risky or dangerous

Example Sentences

A1 I dare you to try the spicy food.

A2 She dared him to jump off the diving board.

B1 I didn't dare to ask for a raise.

B2 He dared to speak out against the injustice.

C1 She dared to dream of a better future.

C2 The explorer dared to venture into uncharted territory.

Examples of dare in a Sentence

formal I dare say that your proposal lacks sufficient evidence to support its validity.

informal I dare you to jump off the diving board into the pool!

slang I double dare you to ask your crush out on a date!

figurative Sometimes, we must dare to dream beyond our limitations.

Grammatical Forms of dare

past tense

dared

plural

dare

comparative

more daring

superlative

most daring

present tense

dare

future tense

will dare

perfect tense

have dared

continuous tense

daring

singular

dares

positive degree

daring

infinitive

dare

gerund

daring

participle

dared

Origin and Evolution of dare

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'dare' originated from Old English 'durran' which meant 'to dare, venture, presume'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dare' has evolved to encompass the idea of taking a risk or being brave, as well as challenging or provoking someone to do something.