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DARE

abbr. Dictionary of American Regional English

dare

D0027800 (dâr)v. dared, dar·ing, dares v.tr.1. To have the courage required for: The gymnast dared a breathtakingly difficult move.2. To challenge (someone) to do something requiring boldness: They dared me to dive off the high board.3. To confront boldly; brave: dared the dizzying heights of the mountain. See Synonyms at defy.v.intr. To be courageous or bold enough to do or try something: Go ahead and dive if you dare.v.aux. To be courageous or bold enough to: I dare not say. How dare she go?n. An act of daring; a challenge.

[Middle English daren, from Old English dearr, first and third person sing. present indicative of durran, to venture, dare; see dhers- in Indo-European roots.]

dar′er n.Usage Note: Depending on its sense, the verb dare sometimes behaves like an auxiliary verb (such as can or may) and sometimes like a main verb (such as want or try). When used as an auxiliary verb, dare does not change to agree with its subject: He dare not do that again. It also does not combine with do in questions, negations, or certain other constructions: Dare we tell her the truth? I dare not mention their names. Finally, it does not take to before the verb that follows it: If you dare breathe a word about it, I'll never speak to you again. When used as a main verb, dare does agree with its subject (If he dares to show up at her house I'll be surprised), and it does combine with do (Did anyone dare to admit it?). It may optionally take to before the verb following it: No one dares (or dares to) speak freely about the political situation. The auxiliary forms differ subtly in meaning from the main verb forms in that they emphasize the attitude or involvement of the speaker while the main verb forms present a more objective situation. Thus How dare you operate this machinery without proper training? expresses indignation at the action, whereas How do you dare to operate this machinery without proper training? is a genuine request for information. When dare is used as a transitive verb meaning "challenge," only main verb forms are possible and to is required: Anyone who dares him to attempt it will be sorry.

dare

(dɛə) vb1. (tr) to challenge (a person to do something) as proof of courage2. (can take an infinitive with or without to) to be courageous enough to try (to do something): she dares to dress differently from the others; you wouldn't dare!. 3. (tr) rare to oppose without fear; defy4. I dare say I daresay a. (it is) quite possible (that)b. probably: used as sentence substituten5. a challenge to do something as proof of courage6. something done in response to such a challenge[Old English durran; related to Old High German turran to venture] ˈdarer nUsage: When used negatively or interrogatively, dare does not usually add -s: he dare not come; dare she come? When used negatively in the past tense, however, dare usually adds -d: he dared not come

dare

(dɛər)

v. dared, daring; pres. sing. 3rd pers. dares dare, v.i. 1. to have the necessary courage or boldness for something; be bold enough: You wouldn't dare! v.t. 2. to have the boldness to try; venture; hazard. 3. to meet defiantly; face courageously. 4. to challenge or provoke (a person) into a demonstration of courage: I dare you to climb that. auxiliary v. 5. to have the necessary courage or boldness to (used chiefly in questions and negatives): How dare you speak to me like that? He dare not mention the subject again. n. 6. an act of daring or defiance; challenge. Idioms: dare say, daresay. [before 900; Middle English dar (v.), Old English dear(r), derivative of durran] dar′er, n.

Dare

(dɛər)

n. Virginia, 1587–?, first child born of English parents in the Western Hemisphere.

dare

1. used as an intransitive verb

If you dare to do something, you have the courage to do it. You use dare on its own, or with an infinitive with or without to.

I went to see him as often as I dared.It's remarkable that she dared to be so honest.

In this meaning, dare is often used in negative sentences and questions.

If someone daren't do something, they don't have enough courage to do it.

I daren't ring Jeremy again.

In American English, the contraction 'daren't' is not used. American English uses the full form dare not instead.

I dare not leave you here alone.

Be Careful!
You must use an infinitive without to after daren't and dare not. Don't say, for example, 'I daren't to ring Jeremy again'.

If you are talking about the past, you say that someone did not dare do something or didn't dare do something. After did not dare and didn't dare you can use an infinitive with or without to.

She did not dare leave the path.I didn't dare to speak or move.

In formal writing, you can say that someone dares not do something. Dare not is always followed by an infinitive without to.

He dared not show that he was afraid.

In other kinds of negative sentence, you can use an infinitive with or without to after dare.

No one dares disturb him.No other manager dared to compete.

In yes/no-questions, you put the base form dare in front of the subject without using an auxiliary verb or modal. After the subject, you use an infinitive without to.

Dare she go in?

In wh-questions, you use a modal such as would in front of dare. After dare, you use an infinitive with or without to.

Who will dare to tell him?What bank would dare offer such terms?2. used as a transitive verb

If you dare someone to do something, you challenge them to prove that they are not frightened of doing it.

I dare you to swim across the lake.She glared at Simon, daring him to disagree.3. 'I dare say'

You say I dare say or I daresay to show that you think that something is probably true.

It's worth a few pounds, I dare say, but no more.Well, I daresay you've spent all your money by now.

Be Careful!
I dare say is a fixed phrase. Don't say, for example, 'You dare say' or 'I dare to say'.

dare

Past participle: dared
Gerund: daring

Imperative
dare
dare

Present
I dare
you dare
he/she/it dares
we dare
you dare
they dare

Preterite
I dared
you dared
he/she/it dared
we dared
you dared
they dared

Present Continuous
I am daring
you are daring
he/she/it is daring
we are daring
you are daring
they are daring

Present Perfect
I have dared
you have dared
he/she/it has dared
we have dared
you have dared
they have dared

Past Continuous
I was daring
you were daring
he/she/it was daring
we were daring
you were daring
they were daring

Past Perfect
I had dared
you had dared
he/she/it had dared
we had dared
you had dared
they had dared

Future
I will dare
you will dare
he/she/it will dare
we will dare
you will dare
they will dare

Future Perfect
I will have dared
you will have dared
he/she/it will have dared
we will have dared
you will have dared
they will have dared

Future Continuous
I will be daring
you will be daring
he/she/it will be daring
we will be daring
you will be daring
they will be daring

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been daring
you have been daring
he/she/it has been daring
we have been daring
you have been daring
they have been daring

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been daring
you will have been daring
he/she/it will have been daring
we will have been daring
you will have been daring
they will have been daring

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been daring
you had been daring
he/she/it had been daring
we had been daring
you had been daring
they had been daring

Conditional
I would dare
you would dare
he/she/it would dare
we would dare
you would dare
they would dare

Past Conditional
I would have dared
you would have dared
he/she/it would have dared
we would have dared
you would have dared
they would have dared

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	dare - a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy; "he could never refuse a dare"daringchallenge - a call to engage in a contest or fight
Verb	1.	dare - take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?"make bold, presumeact, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action); "think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel"
	2.	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 - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action); "think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel"
	3.	dare - challenge; "I dare you!"defybrazen - face with defiance or impudence; "brazen it out"challenge - issue a challenge to; "Fischer challenged Spassky to a match"

dare

verb1. risk doing, venture, have the courage, have the nerve, be brave enough, presume, have the audacity, make bold (archaic), hazard doing, brave doing, be so bold as, take the liberty of doing I didn't dare to tell my uncle what had happened.2. challenge, provoke, defy, taunt, goad, throw down the gauntlet She dared me to ask him out.I dare say or I daresay probably, perhaps, maybe, likely, possibly, most likely, doubtless, in all probability, in all likelihood, perchance (archaic), as likely as not People think I'm a fool, and I dare say they're right.Quotations
"Who dares wins" Motto of the British SAS regiment

dare

verb1. To have the courage to put forward, as an idea, especially when rebuff or criticism is likely:hazard, presume, pretend, venture.2. To call on another to do something requiring boldness:challenge, defy.Idiom: throw down the gauntlet.3. To confront boldly and courageously:beard, brave, challenge, defy, face, front.Idioms: fly in the face of, snap one's fingers at, stand up to, thumb one's nose at.nounAn act of taunting another to do something bold or rash:challenge.

Translations

挑战敢敢于激将

dare

(deə) – negative short form daren't – verb1. to be brave enough (to do something). I daren't go; I don't dare (to) go; He wouldn't dare do a thing like that; Don't you dare say such a thing again!敢2. to challenge. I dare you to do it.激将 noun a challenge. He went into the lion's cage for a dare.挑战ˈdaring adjective bold; courageous. He was a daring pilot; a daring attempt to rescue the climber.大胆的 noun boldness. We admired his daring.勇敢ˈdare-devil noun a bold or reckless person. 胆大妄为的人 adjectivea dare-devil motorcyclist.胆大妄为的I dare say (also I ˌdareˈsay) I suppose (so). I dare say you're right; `Will you be there?' `Oh, I daresay. 我想，大概

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don't you dare

An emphatic way to tell someone not to do something. Don't you dare say something vulgar like that to your mother! Don't you dare touch that autographed baseball—it's worth a lot of money!See also: dare

how dare you

What you have done is unacceptable. The phrase is sometimes followed by the action in question. How dare you speak to your mother that way? Apologize right now. You think you can brazenly cheat and get away with it? How dare you?See also: dare, how

I dare say

I assume, assert, or am quite certain. (Somewhat formal or old fashioned.) I dare say we'll hear from him again before the year is done. These trips are always rather tedious, but I dare say we'll be able to find something to divert our attention.See also: dare, say

how dare (someone)

Used to express shock, disdain, or anger that someone could do something so presumptuous, brazen, or rude. Can be said as a question or an exclamation. How dare you speak to your mother that way? Apologize right now! How dare they accuse our company of tax fraud, after the amount of jobs and revenue we've brought into the economy!See also: dare, how

dare someone (to do something)

to challenge someone to do something. Sally dared Jane to race her to the corner. You wouldn't do that, would you? I dare you.

You wouldn't dare (to do something)!

an exclamation that shows disbelief about something that the speaker has stated an intention of doing. Bill: I'm going to leave school. Tom: You wouldn't dare leave! Bill: Be quiet or I'll slap you. Jane: You wouldn't dare to slap me!

I dare say

1. I venture to assert or affirm, as in I dare say my point of view will be heard. [c. 1300] 2. Also, I daresay. I presume or assume to be likely, as in I daresay you'll be invited. This usage is more common in Britain than in America. [Mid-1700s] See also: dare, say

don’t you ˈdare (do something)!

(spoken) used to tell somebody strongly not to do something: ‘I’ll tell her about it.’ ‘Don’t you dare!’ ♢ Don’t you dare say anything to anybody.

how ˈdare you, etc.

(spoken) used for expressing anger or shock about something that somebody has done: How dare you speak to me like that! ♢ How dare he use my office without permission?See also: dare, how

I dare ˈsay

(spoken) I suppose; it seems probable: I dare say what you say is true, but it’s too late to change our plans now.See also: dare, say

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verb risk doing

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verb challenge

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phrase I dare say or I daresay

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verb to have the courage to put forward, as an idea, especially when rebuff or criticism is likely

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verb to call on another to do something requiring boldness

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verb to confront boldly and courageously

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noun an act of taunting another to do something bold or rash

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noun a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

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verb take upon oneself

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verb to be courageous enough to try or do something

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verb challenge

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