Definition of dare - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
challenge couragetr. challenge someone to do something requiring boldnesstr.
- He dared his friend to jump into the cold lake..
2.
courageintr. have enough courage to do somethingintr.
- She didn't dare to speak up.
3.
presumptuous actintr. Dated act presumptuously without permissionintr. Dated
- She dared to enter the room uninvited.
Noun
1.
challengetask or action that tests courage
- He accepted the dare to jump into the lake.
2.
boldnessDated the quality of being bold or venturesomeDated
- Her dare was admired by everyone in the room.
3.
game choicechallenge option asking someone to perform a risky or silly act
- She picked dare and had to sing loudly.
Expressions with dare
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challenge to do something difficult or risky
He accepted the double dare to jump into the cold lake.
challenge someone to do something difficult or risky
I dare you to jump off the diving board.
shows anger or protectiveness about someone's possible action
Don't you dare say that about my friend!
stronger dare given when someone refuses the first dare
He gave her a double dog dare to eat the bug.
expresses shock or anger at someone's actions
How dare you speak to me like that!
agree to perform a daring act
She will take a dare and sing in front of the crowd.
game involving choice between answering truthfully or performing a dare
At the party, they played truth or dare until midnight.
introduce a sensitive topic with caution
Dare I mention the budget cuts in this meeting?
challenge someone with the highest level of dare
I triple dog dare you to jump in the pool!
used to introduce a bold statement
Dare I say, this is the best cake I've ever had.!
aim to achieve high standards or success
He dared to be great in his academic pursuits.
expresses shock or indignation humorously
How very dare you accuse me of lying!
warn someone against doing something
Just you dare tell anyone about this.
feel too afraid to do something
She would not dare speak in front of the crowd.
have the courage to move or change position
She didn't dare to budge from her spot.
shows anger or shock at someone's bold action
How dare he speak to me like that!
express strong refusal to do something out of fear or respect
I wouldn't dare speak up in that meeting.
feel too scared or shy to do something
I dare not tell her the truth about the accident.
take risks without fear of failure
She dared to fail and started her own business.
allow oneself to believe in a positive outcome
Despite the odds, she dared to hope for a miracle.
questions someone's audacity in doing something
How dare she enter without knocking?
emphasizes outrage at someone's audacity
How dare they question my authority!
introduce a suggestion with caution or politeness
Dare I suggest we take a different route?
warn someone strongly against leaving
Don't you dare go before we finish talking!
Origin of dare
Old English, durran (to have courage)
Terms with dare included in their meaning
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challenge dare
express a challenge daring someone to attempt something
game
cajole or dare someone to do something
bold dare
challenge someone to do something seen as impossible
bold action
dare to do something bold or rude
behavior
dare to do something bold or rude
taunting dare
challenge or provoke someone
boldness
dare to do something rude or disrespectful
conflict response
agree to face an opponent after an insult or dare
game
historical game similar to truth or dare
dare escalation
stronger dare given when someone refuses the first dare
games
game involving choice between answering truthfully or performing a dare
escalated dare
challenge someone with the highest level of dare
games
challenge harder than a regular dare
challenge
challenge someone with a more difficult dare
abr: Dare Not
do not have the courage to do something
Examples of dare in a sentence
They dared each other to explore the haunted house. He didn't dare to jump off the cliff. Do you dare to challenge the champion? He dared to speak out against the decision. They dared to explore the abandoned house. She took on the dare to climb the tallest tree.
The dare involved eating the spiciest pepper. His dare led him to climb the highest peak. The dare in her eyes was unmistakable. He chose dare and had to dance. During the game, I picked dare and had to eat a lemon.
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- French:défier, défi, ...
- German:herausfordern, Mutprobe, ...
- Italian:sfidare, sfida, ...
- Spanish:desafiar, reto, ...
- Portuguese:desafiar, desafio, ...
- Chinese:挑战, 勇气测试, ...
- Japanese:挑戦する, 挑戦, ...
- Arabic:تَحَدَّى, تحدي, ...
- Hebrew:לְאַתְגֵּר, אֶתְגָּר, ...
- Russian:осмеливаться, вызов, ...
- Ukrainian:наважуватися, виклик, ...
- Hindi:चुनौती देना, चुनौती, ...
Definition of DARE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Drug Abuse Resistance EducationTECH. US program teaching kids to avoid drugsTECH. US
- The DARE program visited our school today.
- DARE classes are held every Friday.
- Parents praised the DARE initiative at the meeting.
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- French:DARE, ...
- German:Drogenpräventionsprogramm für Kinder, ...
- Italian:programma scolastico di prevenzione della droga, ...
- Spanish:DARE, ...
- Portuguese:programa de prevenção do consumo de drogas, ...
- Chinese:拒绝毒品教育, ...
- Japanese:ダレ, ...
- Arabic:برنامج التوعية بمخاطر المخدرات, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹכְנִית לִמְנִיעַת שִׁמּוּשׁ בְּסַמִּים, ...
- Russian:DARE, ...
- Ukrainian:освітня програма з протидії вживанню наркотиків, ...
- Hindi:डेयर, ...
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