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Take A Dare (Verb)

Meaning 1

Be dared to do something and attempt it.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • My friend dared me to eat a spicy burrito in one sitting, but I was hesitant at first, so I decided to take a dare and try it.
  • She was inspired by an adventure movie and took a dare to go skydiving with her friends for the first time.
  • If you take a dare to hold your breath underwater for one minute, do it in a swimming pool with a lifeguard nearby.
  • Many reality TV show contestants take a dare and participate in intense physical challenges to win prizes.
  • The group decided to take a dare to hike through the dense forest at night, but they made sure to pack flashlights and safety gear.

Synonyms

  • Pick Up The Gauntlet

Hypernyms

  • Assay
  • Attempt
  • Seek
  • Essay

Meaning 2

Be dared to do something and not attempt it.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • She was dared to ride the roller coaster but refused to take the dare and instead went to play a safer game.
  • Her friends took her to the edge of the pool and dared her to jump, however she didn't take the dare.
  • Tom's little brother dared him to touch a spider, but Tom wouldn't take the dare.
  • Many kids in the neighborhood would dare others to knock on the "spooky" house door but no one was willing to take the dare.
  • At school, her friend dared her to draw on her face but Sarah didn't take the dare.
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