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Past tense for to be bold or daring enough to do something risky or audacious
“Little children would not dare to venture out beyond the protection of their parents.”
Past tense for to defy or challenge someone to do something
“My dear Fred, it is useless your trying to dare me to do that which I consider wrong.”
Past tense for to face or confront something or someone that is hostile
“The good spirits, if such existed, would not dare the storm, but had retreated to cover.”
Past tense for to resist or withstand something that is difficult to endure
Past tense for to invest money in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss
Past tense for to expose to danger or the risk of loss
Past tense for to take an extreme risk
Past tense for to muster or summon courage or some positive emotion
Past tense for to disregard the rules and refuse to conform
Past tense for to lure or entice by temptation
Past tense for to confront an adversary in his or her own environment
Having been tried or attempted
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