to challenge someone to do something. • Sally dared Jane to race her to the corner. • You wouldn't do that, would you? I dare you.
dare one to do something|dare
v. phr. To challenge someone to do something. "I dare you to jump off that rock into the sea," Fred said to Jack.
dare say|dare|say
v. phr. To think probable; suppose; believe. Used in first person. Mary is unhappy now but I dare say she will be laughing about this tomorrow.There is no more ice cream on the table, but I dare say we can find some in the kitchen.
dare
dare dare say to think likely; suppose I dare say you're right
I dare say 1) I venture to assert or affirm, as in I dare say my point of view will be heard. [c. 1300] 2) Also, I daresay. I presume or assume to be likely, as in I daresay you'll be invited. This usage is more common in Britain than in America. [Mid-1700s]
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