Entry Word: dare

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat <I dare you to repeat that to my face!> <he dared his friend to race to the end of the block> — see challenge 2
2 to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage <every day the old fisherman dared the elements to make his meager living> — see face 2