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dared

/dɛəd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Challenge someone to do something, often something difficult or risky.

    - "He dared her to jump off the cliff."
    - "The children dared each other to touch the hot stove."
  • Adjective

    Expressing a fearless or defiant attitude, especially when facing danger.

    - "He was dared to face the lion in the arena."
    - "The explorers were dared to venture into the jungle."

Pronunciation
  1. /dɛɹd/



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Rhymes
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bared , shared , paired , repaired , scared
Variants
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dare , dared , darer , darers , dares , daring
Etymology
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Old English deorian, meaning 'to dare, defy, or challenge'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'dared' is related to the word 'dear', which originally meant 'beloved' or 'valued'.

  2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite or disrespectful to dare someone to do something without giving them an out or a way to back down.


Related Concepts
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  1. Challenge: A test or competition to prove one's abilities or worth.

  2. Defiance: A refusal to obey or comply with someone's authority or demands.


Culture
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In literature, 'dared' is often used to describe a character's brave or defiant actions. In music, the term 'dare' is sometimes used in song titles or lyrics to convey a sense of challenge or fearlessness.

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