dare
noun
As a noun, a "dare" refers to a challenge or a provocation to do something. For example, "I received a dare to run a marathon in under three hours."
verb
As a verb, "dare" means to have the courage to do something or to challenge someone to do something. For example, "I dare you to jump over that fence" or "I don't dare to ask my boss for a raise."
Example
noun
- I admire his courage to take on such a dare.
- Her comments were a clear dare to her opponent.
- It was a foolish dare to jump off the cliff.
verb
- She dared to ask the teacher a question, even though she was nervous.
- He dared to climb the mountain, even though it was dangerous.
- How dare you talk to me like that!