dare — to have the courage to do something risky or difficult
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have the courage to do something risky or difficult
Pronunciation (IPA): /der/
Example Sentences
- My little brother dared me to eat a whole onion like an apple.
- She didn't dare to tell her mom about the broken vase.
- How dare you use my toothbrush to clean your shoes!
dare
VERB[/der/]
to have the courage to do something risky or difficult
to have the courage to do something risky or difficult
When you truly care, you dare to bear the fear!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'dare' derives from Old English 'durran', which carries Germanic roots meaning 'to have courage' or 'to venture'. It evolved through Middle English to its modern form, maintaining the sense of bold or courageous action.
Breakdown
durran (Old English: to dare, have courage) → dare (Modern English). The word reflects Germanic linguistic patterns without distinct morphological subdivisions in its contemporary form.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother dared me to eat a whole onion like an apple.”
“She didn't dare to tell her mom about the broken vase.”
“How dare you use my toothbrush to clean your shoes!”
“I dare to believe that pizza belongs on pineapple... wait, that's backwards.”
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