dare to do — to have the courage or boldness to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have the courage or boldness to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /der tə du/
Example Sentences
- My mom dared to eat my leftover pizza without asking - now that's true courage!
- He didn't dare to tell his girlfriend he forgot their anniversary.
- Students today dare to question traditional teaching methods.
dare to do
NOUN[/der tə du/]
to have the courage or boldness to do something
to have the courage or boldness to do something
Dare to care, and bear what others fear!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'dare' originates from Old English 'durran', meaning 'to venture' or 'to have courage'. The term evolved to express bold or challenging action, particularly used in medieval contexts when knights undertook perilous adventures.
Breakdown
Old English 'durran' (to venture, to dare) > Middle English 'daren' > Modern English 'dare'. The root conveys the sense of summoning courage to face danger or take bold action.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom dared to eat my leftover pizza without asking - now that's true courage!”
“He didn't dare to tell his girlfriend he forgot their anniversary.”
“Students today dare to question traditional teaching methods.”
“Who would dare to wake up a sleeping cat? That's just asking for trouble!”
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