verb
daresay
deh-uh-SAY
Daresay (verb) means used chiefly in the phrase "I daresay" to mean one supposes or thinks something is probably true. Example: “I daresay you're right about the weather.”
verb
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Used chiefly in the phrase "I daresay" to mean one supposes or thinks something is probably true.
"I daresay you're right about the weather."
"He'll be late again, I daresay."
How to use daresay
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slightly formal, old-fashioned way of saying "I suppose" or "I imagine."
When to use it
Somewhat formal or old-fashioned; mostly used in British English, almost always as "I daresay."
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- daresays
- Past tense
- daresayed, daresaid
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Etymology
A fusion of "dare" and "say," originally meaning "to venture to say."
Rhymes for daresay
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What does “daresay” mean?
The word “daresay” means used chiefly in the phrase "I daresay" to mean one supposes or thinks something is probably true. In plain terms, a slightly formal, old-fashioned way of saying "I suppose" or "I imagine.".
How do you pronounce “daresay”?
“Daresay” is pronounced deh-uh-SAY (/ˌdɛəɹˈseɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “daresay” in a sentence?
Here is “daresay” used in a sentence: “I daresay you're right about the weather.”
What part of speech is “daresay”?
“Daresay” is a verb.
