Dare
/dɛər/noun
To have the courage to do something.
Did you know?In Old English, 'dare' was linked to a term meaning 'to have the power' or 'to be bold', connecting it to ancient notions of courage and strength.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dher-
“to hold, support, or endure”
Old English
Old English
dierian
“to endure or to be bold”
Middle English
Middle English
daren
“to have the courage or boldness to do something”
Modern English
English
dare
“to challenge oneself or others to engage in a risky or brave act”