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take a dare

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb take a dare has 2 senses
  1. take a dare - be dared to do something and not attempt it
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s
  2. take a dare, pick up the gauntlet - be dared to do something and attempt it
    --2 is one way to try, seek, attempt, essay, assay
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s

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Term: take a dare

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To accept or agree to do something risky or challenging as a result of being dared.

Example sentence: She decided to take a dare and went skydiving for the first time.

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Sense 2: To face a risky or challenging situation without fear or hesitation.

Example sentence: The experienced mountaineer took a dare and tackled the treacherous climb.

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Sense 3: To respond boldly or defiantly to a challenge or provocation.

Example sentence: He took a dare and stood up against the bullying, refusing to be intimidated.

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Sense 4: (Local usage) To participate in a game or activity involving dares or challenges among friends.

Example sentence: Every Friday night, they gather at the local park to take a dare and engage in fun dares.

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