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Uncommondare
The correct spelling is dare.
How to pronounce dare
/dɛə(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /dɛə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Dar-e
The correct spelling is dare. A challenge to prove courage. For example: "I wouldn't dare argue with my boss."
Usage Examples
“I wouldn't dare argue with my boss.”
“I dare you (to) kiss that girl.”
“Will you dare death to reach your goal?”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A challenge to prove courage.
- 2.The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
- 3.Defiance; challenge.
- 4.A small fish, the dace.
verb
- 1.To have enough courage (to do something).
- 2.To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
- 3.To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
- 4.To terrify; to daunt.
- 5.To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them.
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