American English
/ˈdɛɹ.iz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: dare
to be brave enough to do something difficult, risky, or embarrassing
Practice out loudto be brave enough to do something difficult, risky, or embarrassing
She dared to speak in front of the whole class.
I didn't dare to ask for more money.
dare to speak · dare to ask · dare to disagree
subject + dare + to + verb
to challenge someone to do something difficult, risky, or embarrassing, often to test their courage
Tom dared his brother to jump into the pool.
They dared me to tell the truth.
subject + dare + object + to + verb
a challenge to do something difficult, risky, or embarrassing
She accepted the dare and climbed the fence.
It was just a silly dare between friends.
accept a dare · a dangerous dare · a silly dare
subject + accept + a dare
a dare + to + verb
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.
The -ing form is daring, not dareing.