dare
Meaning
To dare means to have the courage to do something that is challenging or risky, often involving a sense of defiance or boldness.
💡 A common mistake is using "dare" incorrectly in questions; the correct form is "Do you dare?" rather than "Dare you?"
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
had
practiced
his
presentation
all
week
,
but
he
still
felt
nervous
before
the
meeting
.
In
the
room
full
of
colleagues
,
he
dared
to
speak
up
and
explain
his
new
idea
clearly
.
Several
people
asked
helpful
questions
,
and
his
manager
suggested
a
small
change
that
made
the
plan
stronger
.
Afterwards
,
Tom
felt
relieved
and
a
little
proud
that
he
had
taken
the
risk
.
He
promised
himself
to
prepare
in
the
same
way
next
time
,
knowing
that
practice
made
him
more
confident
.
Common Phrases
dare to dream
dare to challenge
dare someone to do something
Synonyms
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