dare (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɛər/
Definition
To have the courage or confidence to do something, often something risky or unusual.
Examples
She dared to question the teacher's decision.
He didn't dare to look down from the high diving board.
I wouldn't dare to contradict my boss.
How to Use dare
- dare to do (prepositional phrase)
- To have the courage to perform an action. — "He dared to ask for a raise."
- dare someone to do (phrasal verb)
- To challenge someone to perform a risky or difficult action. — "They dared him to swim across the river."
- how dare (idiom)
- An expression of strong indignation or anger. — "How dare you enter my room without permission!"
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