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daresay

 

[ หˆdษ›ษ™rseษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

asserting opinion

To dare say means to assert something boldly or to state an opinion with confidence, often in the face of potential disagreement. It suggests a sense of bravery in making a statement that might be considered controversial or confrontational. The phrase can imply that the speaker believes their opinion is valid, despite the risk of criticism or pushback. It is often used in informal contexts.

Synonyms

assert, declare, proclaim

Examples of usage

  • I dare say this is the best option.
  • He daresay he knows more than his peers.
  • You dare say that in front of the boss?
  • She daresay our team will win the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "daresay" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dizer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengatakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐะทะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powiedzieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ€ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท demek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™รญci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povedaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ segja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฅแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ demษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decir

Etymology

The term 'daresay' is a combination of the verb 'dare' and the phrase 'say', reflecting a historical use that dates back to Middle English. The verb 'dare' originated from the Old English 'deorran', which means 'to have courage' or 'to be bold'. As linguistic constructs evolved, the term became colloquially used to express a confident assertion. Generally, it conveys a sense of bravery in making declarations that may not be universally accepted or could lead to debate. This construction has been noted in various literary contexts, emphasizing the speaker's courage in expressing a belief or opinion that could be contentious. 'Daresay' has been prevalent in British English, often appearing in literary works and formal speech, although it remains less common in contemporary conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,928, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.