Explanation and meaning of dare.

Smart Search Learn a New Word

dare

/dɜr/

Synonyms of dare Antonyms of dare Examples of dare Usage of dare Parts of dare Definition that contains dare Words sounding like dare Explanation of dare

verb
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
- + New List
"How dare you call my lawyer?"

Similar:

make bold presume

type of:
act move
noun
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
- + New List
"he could never refuse a dare"

Similar:

daring

type of:
challenge
verb
challenge
- + New List
"I dare you!"

Similar:

defy

type of:
challenge
verb
to be courageous enough to try or do something
- + New List
"I don't dare call him" "she dares to dress differently from the others"

type of:
act move

Explanation of dare

We don`t have explanations for this word yet.