1. challenges someone to do something requiring courage or boldness
Usage: third person singular present of ‘dare’
2. has the courage or boldness to do something
Usage: third person singular present of ‘dare’

1. challenges to do something requiring courage
Usage: plural of ‘dare’

Examples

• She dares him to jump off the diving board.
• Nobody dares to speak against the strict teacher.
• He dares to dream of becoming a professional athlete.
• The children exchanged dares during recess.
• She never dares to raise her hand in class.
• The group issued several dares to test each other’s bravery.
• He dares anyone to prove him wrong.