Pronunciation: /dɛr/
noun a challenge or invitation to do something risky or dangerous
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
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.
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.
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