Dare vs. Dear

Dareverb

(intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).

Dareverb

(transitive) To defy or challenge (someone to do something)

Dareverb

(transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to

Dareverb

(transitive) To terrify; to daunt.

Dareverb

(transitive) To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them.

Dareverb

(obsolete) To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.

Dareverb

(obsolete) To lie or crouch down in fear.

Darenoun

A challenge to prove courage.

Darenoun

The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.

Darenoun

Defiance; challenge.

Dareverb

To have adequate or sufficient courage for any purpose; to be bold or venturesome; not to be afraid; to venture.

Dareverb

To have courage for; to attempt courageously; to venture to do or to undertake.

Dareverb

To challenge; to provoke; to defy.

Dareverb

To lurk; to lie hid.

Dareverb

To terrify; to daunt.

Darenoun

The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness; dash.

Darenoun

Defiance; challenge.

Darenoun

A small fish; the dace.

Darenoun

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy;

Dareverb

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission;

Dareverb

to be courageous enough to try or do something;

Dareverb

challenge;

Dareverb

have the courage to do something

Dareverb

defy or challenge (someone) to do something

Dareverb

take the risk of; brave

Darenoun

a challenge, especially to prove courage

Dearadjective

High in price; expensive.

Dearadjective

Loved; lovable.

Dearadjective

Loving, affectionate, heartfelt

Dearadjective

Precious to or greatly valued by someone.

Dearadjective

A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.

Dearadjective

A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.

Dearadjective

An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.

Dearadjective

(obsolete) Noble.

Dearadjective

Severe, or severely affected; sore.

Dearadjective

(obsolete) Fierce.

Dearnoun

A very kind, loving person.

Dearnoun

A beloved person

Dearverb

(obsolete) To endear.

Dearadverb

dearly; at a high price

Dearadjective

Bearing a high price; high-priced; costly; expensive.

Dearadjective

Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year.

Dearadjective

Highly valued; greatly beloved; cherished; precious.

Dearadjective

Hence, close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention.

Dearadjective

Of disagreeable things and antipathies.

Dearnoun

A dear one; lover; sweetheart.

Dearadverb

Dearly; at a high price.

Dearverb

To endear.

Dearnoun

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

Dearnoun

a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

Dearadjective

dearly loved

Dearadjective

with or in a close or intimate relationship;

Dearadjective

earnest;

Dearadjective

having a high price;

Dearadverb

with affection;

Dearadverb

at a great cost;

Dearadjective

regarded with deep affection

Dearadjective

used in speech as a polite or affectionate form of address

Dearadjective

used in the polite form of address at the start of a letter.

Dearadjective

endearing; sweet

Dearadjective

expensive

Dearnoun

used as an affectionate or friendly form of address

Dearnoun

a sweet or endearing person

Dearadverb

at a high cost

Dearinterjection

used in expressions of surprise, dismay, or sympathy