I dare say
I daresay
Definition of I dare say
somewhat formal + old-fashioned
—used when stating one's opinion about something I dare say he's right. This is, I dare say, one of the most beautiful places in the world.
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Word by Word Definitions
: the 9th letter of the English alphabet
: a graphic representation of this letter
: a speech counterpart of orthographic i
: industrial
: initial
: intelligence
: imaginary unit
: to be sufficiently courageous to
: to have sufficient courage
: to challenge to perform an action especially as a proof of courage
: an act or instance of daring (see 1dare 1) : challenge
: imaginative or vivacious boldness : daring
: to express in words : state
: to state as opinion or belief : declare
: utter, pronounce
: something that is said : statement
: an expression of opinion
: a right or power to influence action or decision
: about, approximately
: for example : as
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