daresay

See also: dare say

English

Alternative forms

dare say

Etymology

dare +‎ say

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌdɛəˈseɪ/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌdɛəɹˈseɪ/
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Verb

daresay (third-person singular simple present daresays, present participle daresaying, simple past and past participle daresayed or daresaid)

To venture to say, to think something probable.
Are you going to be editing all night? I daresay that I am.

Usage notes

All forms except the first-person singular present are very rare.

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