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dared

The correct spelling is dared.

How to pronounce dared

/dɛəd/
verb

IPA: /dɛəd/

Say it like: Dar-ed

The correct spelling is dared. To have enough courage (to do something). 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?

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To have enough courage (to do something).
  2. 2.To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
  3. 3.To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
  4. 4.To terrify; to daunt.
  5. 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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