Definition of Dare
Dare
dare


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to have the boldness, courage, or bravery to do something;

e.g. She didn't dare to go into the empty house alone.

(verb)
to urge or provoke someone to do something by framing it as a challenge;

e.g. He tried to dare them to eat the rotten cheese. I dare them to put me in trouble for speaking the truth.

(noun)
a challenge to do something, especially as proof of boldness or courage;

e.g. He was given a dare to jump into the freezing lake.



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