v.
(3rd sing. present usu. dare before an expressed or implied infinitive without to)
- have the courage to do something.
- defy or challenge (someone) to do something.
- literary take the risk of.
n.
a challenge, especially to prove courage.
Phrase
- how dare you
used to express indignation. - I dare say
(or daresay)
it is probable.
Derivative
Etymology
OE durran, of Gmc origin.