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Dare say vs. Daresay
Dare say
/dɛr seɪ/Examples:
I dare say she will ace the exam without much effort.You dare say we might encounter some delays on our trip.He might dare say that's the best coffee he's ever tasted.
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Daresay
/ˌdeəˈseɪ/Examples:
I daresay she's already left for the party.He's missing, but I daresay he's safe.I daresay it might rain later today.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Dare say is two words, giving a hint that daring might be involved in saying something.
- Daresay is a single word, suggesting a more cohesive and traditional phrase.
- Both mean expressing an opinion, but dare say can be seen as more tentative.
- Think of dare say as being related to courage — daring to say.
- Daresay is often used in more conventional or slightly formal contexts.
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