DARE definition: to have the necessary courage or boldness for something; be bold enough. See examples of dare used in a sentence.

DARE meaning: 1. to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous, or to be rude or silly enough to do…. Learn more.

To be courageous or bold enough to: I dare not say. How dare she go? n. An act of daring; a challenge. [Middle English daren, from Old English dearr, first and third person sing. present indicative of durran, to venture, dare; see dhers- in Indo-European roots.]

When you challenge or provoke someone to try something risky, it's a dare. If you accept a dare, you're probably trying to prove how brave you are.

If you do not dare to do something, you do not have enough courage to do it, or you do not want to do it because you fear the consequences. If you dare to do something, you do something which requires a lot of courage.

DARE definition: 1. to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous, or to be rude or silly enough to do…. Learn more.

Regional Director Craig Seibel D.A.R.E. America Region 2 Email: Craig.Seibel@dare.org Phone: (424) 227-0821

We didn't dare to stop. No one dared to say anything. It was more than I had dared to hope for. She won their respect by daring to ask questions.

If you've played a game of truth or dare at some point in your life (which everyone has, right?), then you know how a genuinely good dare can lead to some unforgettable memories for everyone...