dare

Definition

• n. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
• v. to be courageous enough to try or do something

Word forms

Past tense

dared

Past participle

dared

Present participle

daring

Third person singular

dares

Example sentences

1. n.

   He accepted the dare to jump off the diving board.

2. v.

   I dare you to speak in front of the whole class.