Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

i-dare-say-i-daresay

Phrase
/aɪ ˈdɛər seɪ/
Definition
A phrase used to express an assertion or opinion, often used to indicate that the speaker is reasonably confident about what they’re saying.
Examples
  • I dare say it will rain tomorrow based on those clouds.
  • He was quite certain, I dare say, that he had made the right choice.
Meaning
To confidently proffer an opinion or assumption, usually suggesting that it might be a bit bold or presumptuous.
Synonyms
  • I might venture to say
  • I would suggest
  • I confidently assert