dared
word · lemma: dare
/ˈdɛɹd/
daird
/dˈeəd/
daid
Definition
The past tense of 'dare' — to have had the courage to do something difficult or risky, or to challenge someone to do something bold.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in past tense for actions where someone showed courage or accepted a challenge. Often found in stories or descriptions of bold actions. Common with 'not' (as in 'no one dared'). Less formal in spoken English.
Spanish: se atrevió - osóPortuguese (BR): ousou - atreveu-sePortuguese (PT): ousou - atreveu-seChinese (Simplified): 敢于（过去式） - 冒险（过去式）Chinese (Traditional): 敢於（過去式） - 冒險（過去式）Hindi: साहस किया - हिम्मत कीArabic: تجرأ - اجترأBengali: সাহস করেছিল - চ্যালেঞ্জ করেছিলRussian: осмелился - посмел - решилсяJapanese: 勇気を出した - 思い切ってしたVietnamese: dám - tháchKorean: 감히 했다 - 용기를 냈다Turkish: cesaret etti - meydan okuduUrdu: جرات کی - چیلنج کیاIndonesian: berani - menantang
Example Sentences
He dared to climb the tall tree.
basic
I can't believe you actually dared to tell him the truth!
natural
She dared not speak in front of the crowd.
basic
No one dared to enter the old house at night.
basic
They dared each other to swim across the cold river.
natural
I never dared to ask for a raise when I worked there.
natural