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
