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Meaning of dared
The primary meaning of the word "dared" is to have the courage or confidence to do something.
Etymology of dared
The word "dared" is the past tense of the verb "dare", which originated from Old English "dearr" or "darr", and is also related to the Old Norse word "deyja", meaning to dare or to challenge, and has been in use since the 9th century.
Synonyms
Definitions
- To have the courage or confidence to do something
- * To have the boldness or audacity to do something
- * To challenge or defy someone to do something
Usage Examples
- She dared to speak her mind in front of the whole class.
- * He dared to try the new extreme sport.
- * They dared to challenge the traditional norms of society.