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daresay

/ˈdɛər.seɪ/
dare · say
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• verb

1

To venture to say, suppose, or assume that something is probable or likely (used almost exclusively in the first-person singular 'I daresay').

Example

"I daresay the train will be delayed given the heavy snowfall across the region."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively in the first-person singular present tense ('I daresay' or 'I dare say') as a parenthetical discourse marker, and it lacks standard inflected forms such as a past participle or gerund.

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• Nearby Words

dare
daredevil
daredevilry
daresay
dari
daring
daringly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century as a univerbation of the phrase 'dare say', combining Old English 'dearr' (to have the boldness to) and 'secgan' (to utter or speak).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daresay. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daresay
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