Daresay

Pronunciation: /ˈderˌseɪ/

Definitions of daresay

verb to venture to say; think probable; suppose

Example Sentences

A1 I daresay she is a good student.

A2 I daresay we will finish the project on time.

B1 I daresay he has already left for the airport.

B2 I daresay you will enjoy the movie.

C1 I daresay they have been planning this for weeks.

C2 I daresay she will be the next CEO of the company.

Examples of daresay in a Sentence

formal I daresay that the results of the experiment will be quite impressive.

informal I daresay we'll have a good time at the party tonight.

slang I ain't afraid to daresay that he's got a crush on her.

figurative She daresay ventured into the unknown territory of starting her own business.

Grammatical Forms of daresay

• past tense: daresaid
• plural: daresay
• comparative: daresayer
• superlative: most daresay
• present tense: daresay
• future tense: will daresay
• perfect tense: have daresaid
• continuous tense: is daresaying
• singular: daresay
• positive degree: dare
• infinitive: to daresay
• gerund: daresaying
• participle: daresaid

Origin and Evolution of daresay

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'daresay' originated from the Middle English phrase 'dar say' which means 'to venture to say'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'daresay' has come to mean expressing an opinion or belief with confidence, often used to introduce a statement that may be considered bold or controversial.