noun🔗ShareA challenge to prove courage."The group of friends were always competitive, and their hangouts often included dares to see who was the bravest. "characteractionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness."Her successes in business are a testament to her dares and willingness to take risks. "characterqualityattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefiance; challenge."The constant dares between the siblings, like who could stay up the latest, often ended in tears. "actionattitudecharactervalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have enough courage (to do something)."She dares to ask the teacher for extra help, even though she's shy. "characterattitudeabilityactionmindmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo defy or challenge (someone to do something)"I dare you (to) kiss that girl."actioncharacterentertainmentattitudesportmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to"Will you dare death to reach your goal?"attitudecharacterhumanactionabilitymindemotionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo terrify; to daunt."The thought of public speaking dares her to the point where she avoids presentations altogether. "emotionmindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them."The old poacher still dares larks in the fields using a spinning mirror, a practice outlawed long ago. "animalbirdnatureagricultureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified."The young child dares at the approaching thunderstorm, his eyes wide with fear and fascination. "mindemotionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lie or crouch down in fear."The stray dog dares in the corner of the yard, afraid of the loud noises from the construction site. "emotionmindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small fish, the dace."The stream was so clear, we could see several dares darting between the rocks. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading