Definition of dare Dare

/dɛˈɹ/ - [der] - Dare

We found 23 definitions of dare from 7 different sources.

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What does dare mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: dares

dare - a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy; "he could never refuse a dare"
  daring
  challenge a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

Verb

dares, daring, dared  

dare - to be courageous enough to try or do something; "I don't dare call him", "she dares to dress differently from the others"
  act, move behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
dare - challenge; "I dare you!"
  defy
  challenge raise a formal objection in a court of law
  brazen face with defiance or impudence; "brazen it out"
dare - take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?"
  make bold, presume
  act, move behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • dare (Noun)
    A challenge to prove courage.
  • dare (Noun)
    A small fish, the dace.
  • dare (Verb)
    To have enough courage to do something.
  • dare (Verb)
    To defy or challenge.
  • dare (Verb)
    To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc. ; to face up to.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • dare (v. i.)
    To have adequate or sufficient courage for any purpose; to be bold or venturesome; not to be afraid; to venture.
  • dare (v. t.)
    To have courage for; to attempt courageously; to venture to do or to undertake.
  • dare (v. t.)
    To challenge; to provoke; to defy.
  • dare (n.)
    The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness; dash.
  • dare (n.)
    Defiance; challenge.
  • dare (v. i.)
    To lurk; to lie hid.
  • dare (v. t.)
    To terrify; to daunt.
  • dare (n.)
    A small fish; the dace.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • dare
    To have enough courage (to do something).

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • dare
    dār, v.i. to be bold enough: to venture:—pa.t. durst.—v.t. to challenge: to defy.—n. (Shak.) boldness, a challenge.—n. Dare′-dev′il, a rash, venturesome fellow.—adj. unreasonably rash and reckless.—adjs. Dare′ful (Shak.), full of daring, adventurous; Dar′ing, bold: courageous: fearless.—n. boldness.—n. Dar′ing-do (see Derring-doe).—adj. Dar′ing-hard′y (Shak.), foolhardy.—adv. Dar′ingly.—I dare say, I suppose. [A.S. durran, pres. dearr; Goth. daursan; akin to Gr. tharsein.]
  • dare
    dār, v.t. to frighten, terrify. [M. E. daren, to be in fear; cf. Dan. dirre, to tremble.]
  • dare
    dār. Same as Dace

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • dare
    An old word for to challenge, or incite to emulation; still in full use.

Part of speech

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  • dare, verb, present, 1st person singular of dare (infinitive).
  • dare, verb (infinitive).
  • dare, noun, singular of dares.

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