Definitions

dare say

VERB

guess

Synonyms

STRONGEST

believe calculate divine fathom infer predict presume pretend solve speculate suggest suppose surmise think

STRONG

chance conjecture deduce deem estimate fancy guesstimate hazard hypothesize judge opine penetrate pick postulate predicate reason reckon select survey suspect theorize venture

WEAK

go out on a limb happen upon jump to a conclusion lump it size up take a shot at take a stab at think likely work out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain disbelieve ignore misunderstand neglect question wonder

STRONG

prove refuse reject

WEAK

measure

VERB

suppose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deem expect presume pretend think understand

STRONG

accept admit brainstorm calculate conjecture divine dream estimate figure grant guesstimate hypothesize imagine infer judge opine posit predicate presuppose spark speculate surmise suspect take theorize

WEAK

cook up go out on a limb hazard a guess take for granted

Antonyms

STRONG

deny disallow dispute know misunderstand prove reject

WEAK

measure

VERB

venture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dare operate

STRONG

advance assay attempt bet brave challenge chance defy endanger essay experiment expose feel front gamble grope hazard imperil jeopardize presume risk speculate stake try volunteer wager

WEAK

get down go out on a limb have a fling at lay open make a stab at make bold play for play the market put in jeopardy put up stick one's neck out take a crack at take a flyer take a plunge try out

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain design disbelieve guard hide neglect plan protect save yield

Example Sentences

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I would never call my used car preowned, and if our company had layoffs, I wouldn’t dare say we were right-sizing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Yeah, Konata Mumpfield, and don’t you dare say Stafford shouldn’t win his first MVP award.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

"I saw a post about Hitler being a narcissist. I dare say that was the least of his problems."

From Salon • May 9, 2024

Say stuff in public some of her colleagues would only ever dare say in private.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2023

But Ophie wouldn’t dare say that out loud.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

dare say

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