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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 daren't plug it in, but I dare say it would work."

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2023

I dare say those who find that Coke-wine drink vile will enjoy this classy, contemporary riff.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

“I thought if even I didn’t dare say anything, then surely no one else would,” Chien said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2023

I dare say most people don’t think of any border city, on either side of the wall, as generous.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

“It is nothing in comparison of Rosings, my lady, I dare say; but I assure you it is much larger than Sir William Lucas’s.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen