Dare

Quick meaning: Dare is a verb meaning (intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).

Meaning

(intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To defy or challenge (someone to do something).
2. (transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to.
3. (transitive) To terrify; to daunt.
4. A challenge to prove courage.
5. The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
6. Defiance; challenge.
7. (archaic, transitive) To drive larks to the ground by scaring them (for instance, with mirrors or hawks) so they can be caught in nets.

Example Sentences

I dare you to kiss that girl.

The fellow dares not deceive me.

I wouldn't dare (to) argue with my boss.

No one dares (to) criticize his decisions.

Word Forms

• dares
• daring
• dared

Synonyms for dare

Depending on context, synonyms include defy, daring.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include defy, courage, brave, venture, risk, challenge.

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