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Noun dare has 1 sense

dare, daring - a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy; "he could never refuse a dare"
--₁ is a kind of challenge

Derived forms: verb dare₂, verb dare₃

Verb dare has 3 senses

make bold, dare, presume - take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?"
--₁ is one way to act, move
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s INFINITIVE
dare - to be courageous enough to try or do something; "I don't dare call him", "she dares to dress differently from the others"
--₂ is one way to act, move

Derived forms: noun dare₁, noun daring₂
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s INFINITIVE
defy, dare - challenge; "I dare you!"
--₃ is one way to challenge

Derived forms: noun dare₁, noun daring₁
Sample sentence:
They dare him to write the letter