Dare ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Dare ( verb )

1. To have the courage or audacity to do something.
2. To challenge or invite someone to do something.

Origin:

Middle english daren, from old english durran, from proto-germanic *durzjaną; akin to old high german durren to dare.

Examples:

1. She didn't dare speak up during the meeting.
2. He dared his friend to jump off the bridge.
3. I wouldn't dare cross the boss, she has a short temper.
4. They dared the skydiver to perform a dangerous stunt.
5. She wouldn't dare go skydiving, it was too risky for her.

(As a noun)

Dare ( noun )

1. To have the courage or audacity to do something.
2. To challenge or invite someone to do something.

Origin:

Middle english daren, from old english durran, from proto-germanic *durzjaną; akin to old high german durren to dare.

Examples:

1. She didn't dare speak up during the meeting.
2. He dared his friend to jump off the bridge.
3. I wouldn't dare cross the boss, she has a short temper.
4. They dared the skydiver to perform a dangerous stunt.
5. She wouldn't dare go skydiving, it was too risky for her.