Definition: a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
Usage: he could never refuse a dare
Similar words: challenge
Definition: a call to engage in a contest or fight
Definition: challenge
Usage: I dare you!
Similar words: challenge
Definition: issue a challenge to
Usage: Fischer challenged Spassky to a match
Synonyms: presume, make bold, dare
Definition: take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
Usage: How dare you call my lawyer?
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
Synonyms: dare
Definition: to be courageous enough to try or do something
Usage: I don't dare call him, she dares to dress differently from the others
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel