Meaning of the word dare in English

What does dare mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dare

US /der/

UK /deər/

to have the courage or boldness to do something

Example:

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I dare you to jump off that cliff!

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How dare you speak to me like that?

Synonym:

venture presume risk challenge provoke

a challenge to do something requiring boldness

Example:

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He accepted the dare to climb the tallest tree.

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It was a silly dare, but he went through with it.

Synonym:

challenge provocation test gamble

Related Word:

daring I dare say