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I dare say
I dare say
(slightly formal) I am quite certain Oh, I dare say Caroline and I will find some way to fill the time while you go off shopping.
I dare say
1. I venture to assert or affirm, as in I dare say my point of view will be heard. [c. 1300]
2. Also, I daresay. I presume or assume to be likely, as in I daresay you'll be invited. This usage is more common in Britain than in America. [Mid-1700s]
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Vitomir | | - | Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Medieval Slavic |
Avice | | AY-vis | English (Rare) |
Donato | | do-NAH-to (Italian, Spanish) | Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
Laryn | | - | English (Rare) |
Nina (3) | | - | Native American, Quechua |
Lucilia | | - | Ancient Roman |