past form and past participle
Had the courage to do something difficult, risky, or embarrassing.
She dared to speak in front of the whole class.
He has dared to question the decision.
American English
How to pronounce dared
verbB1Common word
DEHRD
/dɛɹd̚/
One syllable.
Form of dare
Had the courage to do something difficult, risky, or embarrassing.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
Challenged someone to do something difficult, risky, or embarrassing.
She dared him to jump over the fence.
They have dared each other to eat the spicy food.
Useful expressions
used to challenge someone to do something
I dare you to call him right now.
used to show strong anger because someone has done something rude or unacceptable
How dare you speak to me like that!
a strong warning not to do something
Don't you dare touch my phone.
Related words & forms
The -ing form is daring, not dareing.