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dare

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/dɛr/ · dare

to have the courage to do something

Meanings

verbformal

to have the courage to do something

کسی کام کو کرنے کی ہمت کرنا

حوصلہ کرنا

hausla karna

Synonyms

challengeventuringriskچیلنج کرناہمت کرناخطرہ مول لینا

Antonyms

avoidshrinkfearپرہیز کرناڈرتے رہناخوف زدہ ہونا

Common Collocations

  • dare to dream
  • dare to challenge
  • dare to believe

Example Sentences

She dared to speak her mind during the meeting.

اس نے میٹنگ کے دوران اپنی رائے رکھنے کی ہمت کی.

Us ne meeting ke dauran apni rai rakhne ki himmat ki.

He dared to climb the highest mountain.

اس نے سب سے اونچی پہاڑی چڑھنے کی جرأت کی.

Us ne sab se unchi pahari charhne ki juraat ki.

Do you dare to take this risk?

کیا آپ اس خطرے کو مول لینے کی ہمت رکھتے ہیں؟

Kya aap is khatre ko mol lene ki himmat rakhte hain?

Easily Confused With

bare:Bare means to uncover or make visible, while dare implies courage to do something challenging.

Word Family

daring
adjectiveجرأت مندانہ
dared
verbحوصلہ کی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'dare' as the word that embodies courage in challenging situations.

Imagine a person standing at the edge of a cliff, contemplating whether to jump into the beautiful sea below.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

جس نے چڑھائی ہو صراط پر ہرگز نہ ڈرتا ہے، آگے بڑھتا ہے جو تھوڑی سی ہو کوشش زندگی میں.

Jis ne charhai ho sirat par har guz na darta hai, Agay barhta hai jo thodi si ho koshish zindagi mein.

He who has ascended the path fears not at all, Moves forward with any little effort in life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو نہ دیکھو، اس پر نہ چلو

Jo na dekho, us par na chalo

Do not tread where you have not seen.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "durran" — to have courage

First known use: 12th century

The word 'dare' has evolved from Old English's 'durran', reflecting a sense of courage and bravery. It has been used throughout the centuries to denote the act of challenging oneself.