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dare

/dɛə(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • Verb

    Challenge someone to do something, typically something daring or dangerous.

    - "He dared her to jump off the cliff."
    - "The children dared each other to go into the haunted house."
  • Verb

    Invite or encourage someone to do something, often something risky or daring.

    - "He was dared to try out for the basketball team."
    - "She dared him to eat the spicy wings."
Pronunciation
  1. /dɛ(ə)ɹ/



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  2. /dɛ(ə)ɹ/



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  3. /dɛ(ə)ɹ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with dare
dare , square , glare , prepare
Variants
List of all variants of dare that leads to same result
dare , dared , darer , darers , dares , daring , DARE , Dare , Virginia Dare , durst , don't you dare , for a dare , how dare , how dare (someone) , how dare someone , I dare say , i daresay , on a dare
Forms
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dares, dared, daring

Etymology
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Old English deorian, from deor 'danger, peril'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'dare' has been used in the titles of several books, movies, and songs.

  2. In the Harry Potter series, the D.A.R.E. (Defence Against the Dark Arts) is a magical subject taught at Hogwarts.

  3. The term 'daredevil' is used to describe someone who performs dangerous stunts or feats.

Related Concepts
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  1. Challenge: A contest or competition, often with a prize or reward for the winner.

  2. Risk: The possibility of loss or injury, often taken in pursuit of a goal or reward.

Culture
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In literature and folklore, the 'dare' is often used as a plot device to test courage or character. It is a common theme in adventure stories and fairy tales.

How to Memorize "dare"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of challenging someone to do something.
    - Imagine the person being dared and the action they are being encouraged to take.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dare' with the idea of taking a risk or challenging someone.
    - Think of the feeling of excitement or fear when being dared to do something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym D.A.R.E. to remember the meaning: Danger, Accept, Risk, Encourage.

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