Dare vs. Dear — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Dare and Dear
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Dare
Have the courage to do something
She leaned forward as far as she dared
A story he dare not write down
Dear
Regarded with deep affection
He is very dear to me
A dear friend
Dare
Defy or challenge (someone) to do something
She was daring him to disagree
Swap with me, I dare you
Dear
Expensive
Five pounds—that's a bit dear!
Dare
Take the risk of; brave
Few dared his wrath
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Dear
Used as an affectionate or friendly form of address
Don't you worry, dear
Dare
A challenge, especially to prove courage
She ran across a main road for a dare
Dear
At a high cost
They buy property cheaply and sell dear
Dare
To have the courage required for
The gymnast dared a breathtakingly difficult move.
Dear
Used in expressions of surprise, dismay, or sympathy
Oh dear, I've upset you
Dare
To challenge (someone) to do something requiring boldness
They dared me to dive off the high board.
Dear
Loved and cherished
My dearest friend.
Dare
To confront boldly; brave
Dared the dizzying heights of the mountain.
Dear
Greatly valued; precious
Lost everything dear to them.
Dare
To be courageous or bold enough to do or try something
Go ahead and dive if you dare.
Dear
Highly esteemed or regarded. Used in direct address, especially in salutations
Dear Lee Dawson.
Dare
To be courageous or bold enough to
I dare not say. How dare she go?.
Dear
High-priced; expensive.
Dare
An act of daring; a challenge.
Dear
Charging high prices.
Dare
(intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).
I wouldn't dare (to) argue with my boss.
Dear
Earnest; ardent
"This good man was a dear lover and constant practicer of angling" (Izaak Walton).
Dare
(transitive) To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
I dare you to kiss that girl.
Dear
(Obsolete) Noble; worthy.
Dare
(transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
Will you dare death to reach your goal?
Dear
Heartfelt
It is my dearest wish.
Dare
(transitive) To terrify; to daunt.
Dear
Severe; grievous; sore
Our dearest need.
Dare
(transitive) To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them.
Dear
A person who is greatly loved. Often used as a form of address.
Dare
(obsolete) To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
Dear
An endearing, lovable, or kind person
What a dear she is!.
Dare
(obsolete) To lie or crouch down in fear.
Dear
With fondness; affectionately.
Dare
A challenge to prove courage.
Dear
At a high cost
Sold their wares dear.
Dare
The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
Dear
Used as a polite exclamation, chiefly of surprise or distress
Oh dear.
Dear me.
Dare
Defiance; challenge.
Dear
(UK) High in price; expensive.
The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.
Dare
(games) In the game truth or dare, the choice to perform a dare set by the other players.
When asked truth or dare, she picked dare.
Dear
Loved; lovable.
Dare
To have adequate or sufficient courage for any purpose; to be bold or venturesome; not to be afraid; to venture.
I dare do all that may become a man; Who dares do more is none.
Why then did not the ministers use their new law? Bacause they durst not, because they could not.
Who dared to sully her sweet love with suspicion.
The tie of party was stronger than the tie of blood, because a partisan was more ready to dare without asking why.
The pore dar plede (the poor man dare plead).
You know one dare not discover you.
The fellow dares not deceive me.
Here boldly spread thy hands, no venom'd weedDares blister them, no slimy snail dare creep.
Dear
Lovely; kind.
Dare
To have courage for; to attempt courageously; to venture to do or to undertake.
What high concentration of steady feeling makes men dare every thing and do anything?
To wrest it from barbarism, to dare its solitudes.
Dear
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.
Dare
To challenge; to provoke; to defy.
Time, I dare thee to discoverSuch a youth and such a lover.
Dear
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!
Dare
To lurk; to lie hid.
Dear
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:nb....
Dare
To terrify; to daunt.
For I have done those follies, those mad mischiefs,Would dare a woman.
Dear
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!
Dare
The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness; dash.
It lends a luster . . . A large dare to our great enterprise.
Dear
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on, but over my knee!
Dare
Defiance; challenge.
Childish, unworthy daresAre not enought to part our powers.
Sextus PompeiusHath given the dare to Cæsar.
Dear
(obsolete) Noble.
Dare
A small fish; the dace.
Dear
Severe, or severely affected; sore.
Dare
A challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy;
He could never refuse a dare
Dear
(obsolete) Fierce.
The Christens found the heathens dear, as the lion doth the bear.
Dare
Take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission;
How dare you call my lawyer?
Dear
A very kind, loving person.
My little cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.
Dare
To be courageous enough to try or do something;
I don't dare call him
She dares to dress differently from the others
Dear
A beloved person.
Dare
Challenge;
I dare you!
Dear
An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
Pass me the salt, would you dear?
Dear
An elderly person, especially a woman.
Dear
(obsolete) To endear.
Dear
Dearly; at a high price.
Dear
(dated) Indicating surprise, pity, or disapproval.
Dear, dear! Whatever were they thinking?
Dear
Bearing a high price; high-priced; costly; expensive.
The cheapest of us is ten groats too dear.
Dear
Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year.
Dear
Highly valued; greatly beloved; cherished; precious.
Neither count I my life dear unto myself.
And the last joy was dearer than the rest.
Dear as remember'd kisses after death.
Dear
Hence, close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention.
[I'll] leave you to attend him: some dear causeWill in concealment wrap me up awhile.
His dearest wish was to escape from the bustle and glitter of Whitehall.
Dear
Of disagreeable things and antipathies.
In our dear peril.
Would I had met my dearest foe in heavenOr ever I had seen that day.
Dear
A dear one; lover; sweetheart.
That kiss I carried from thee, dear.
Dear
Dearly; at a high price.
If thou attempt it, it will cost thee dear.
Dear
To endear.
Dear
A beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Dear
A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
Dear
Dearly loved
Dear
With or in a close or intimate relationship;
A good friend
My sisters and brothers are near and dear
Dear
Earnest;
One's dearest wish
Devout wishes for their success
Heartfelt condolences
Dear
Having a high price;
Costly jewelry
High-priced merchandise
Much too dear for my pocketbook
A pricey restaurant
Dear
With affection;
She loved him dearly
He treats her affectionately
Dear
At a great cost;
He paid dearly for the food
This cost him dear
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