Meaning
To be brave enough to do something that could go wrong.
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Word origin
From Old English durran, meaning to be bold enough.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- durran
Grammar
Examples
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"Dared" means they were not brave enough to speak.
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"How dare you" shows that you are angry.
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"Dare someone to do something" means to ask them to prove they are brave.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 10: dare, accident, roll and 7 more words.