Synonyms for

Dared

Verb / derd / Another word for dared — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dared means to have the courage to do something. It means to do something even though you know it might be dangerous or scary.

Synonyms & similar words

defy dare makebold presume challenged defied risked braved ventured provoked goaded taunted incited stimulated roused roused encouraged excited inspired spurred motivated urged prompted

Synonyms by register

Formal

ventured attempted undertook braved

Informal

went for it took a shot had a go chanced it

Literary

assumed presumed ventured

Antonyms

feared shied recoiled hesitated flinched avoided declined

Common collocations

  • dared to dream
  • dared to ask
  • dared to go
  • dared to challenge
  • dared to speak
  • dared to try
  • dared to enter

Word family

noun dare
verb dare
adjective daring

Usage note

The verb 'dare' can be used with or without 'to' before the infinitive (e.g., 'He dared go' or 'He dared to go'). It is often used in negative statements and questions to express disbelief or challenge.

Example sentences

  1. She dared to climb the tallest tree in the park.
  2. He dared to ask the teacher a difficult question.
  3. They dared to ride the rollercoaster even though they were scared.
  4. I dared myself to try a new food.
  5. She dared her friend to do a cartwheel.

Quotes

  • "It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult." ― Seneca
  • "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." ― Helen Keller
  • "Dare to be different!" ― Lady Gaga

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