Meaning Of The Word Dare

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dare
verb: If you do not dare to do something, you do not have enough courage to do it, or you do not want to do it because you fear the consequences. If you dare to do something, you do something which requires a lot of courage.

DARE in American English
to have courage for; venture upon
to have enough courage or audacity for some act; be fearless; venture
Virginiaborn 1587; 1st child born in America of Eng. parents
abbreviation: Dictionary of American Regional English
intransitive verb: to have the necessary courage or boldness for something; be bold enough
transitive verb: to have the boldness to try; venture; hazard

dare in British English
verb: to challenge (a person to do something) as proof of courage

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