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Grammar
Use of the word dare
I want to know if we can use "to" with "dare". I heard from my friend that there is a rule in english which says you cannot use the word "dare" with "to". Could you please give some clarification in this regards. Thank you.
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You can use Dare with TO. Dare can be used in two ways: 1. as an ordinary verb (followed by the infinitive with TO) In this case it is more common in negative sentences: I didn't dare to tell her what had really happened.
- You can use Dare with TO.
- Dare can be used in two ways: 1.
- as an ordinary verb (followed by the infinitive with TO) In this case it is more common in negative sentences: I didn't dare to tell her what had really happened.
- My friends dared me to drink the entire glass all at once.
- 2.
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You can use Dare with TO.
Dare can be used in two ways:
1. as an ordinary verb (followed by the infinitive with TO)
In this case it is more common in negative sentences:
I didn't dare to tell her what had really happened.
My friends dared me to drink the entire glass all at once.
2. as a modal auxilary verb
This form is not very common though still ex
Dare can be used in two ways:
1. as an ordinary verb (followed by the infinitive with TO)
In this case it is more common in negative sentences:
I didn't dare to tell her what had really happened.
My friends dared me to drink the entire glass all at once.
2. as a modal auxilary verb
This form is not very common though still ex
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Dare IS common in informal conversation when it is kids "daring" each other to do somthing a bit risky / naughty; they will say "I dare you .... "
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