I dare say

phrase

Used to show you believe that something is true or likely.

I dare say we will finish this project by next week.
Visual representation of "I dare say" - Used to show you believe that something is true or likely

Often appears as...

  • i dare say you're right
  • i dare say it's possible

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to politely introduce or soften a disagreement or criticism.

I dare say you're more experienced, but I still think this method would be more efficient.
Visual representation of "I dare say" - Used to politely introduce or soften a disagreement or criticism

Often appears as...

  • i dare say you're mistaken
  • i dare say i'm not the only one

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to show you believe that something is true or likely.

I dare say we will finish this project by next week.
Visual representation of "I dare say" - Used to show you believe that something is true or likely

Often appears as...

  • i dare say you're right
  • i dare say it's possible

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to politely introduce or soften a disagreement or criticism.

I dare say you're more experienced, but I still think this method would be more efficient.
Visual representation of "I dare say" - Used to politely introduce or soften a disagreement or criticism

Often appears as...

  • i dare say you're mistaken
  • i dare say i'm not the only one

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "I dare say"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Setting

Indicates a personal belief about a future event that's not guaranteed but likely.

Illustration for Expectation Setting
I dare say she'll agree to the terms eventually.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Subtle Assurance

Provides a gentle way to assert one's opinion without appearing too forceful.

Illustration for Subtle Assurance
I dare say our team is the best in the league.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Distance

Allows the speaker to distance themselves emotionally from the statement.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
I dare say you might not enjoy the movie given your tastes.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Setting

Indicates a personal belief about a future event that's not guaranteed but likely.

Illustration for Expectation Setting
I dare say she'll agree to the terms eventually.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Subtle Assurance

Provides a gentle way to assert one's opinion without appearing too forceful.

Illustration for Subtle Assurance
I dare say our team is the best in the league.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Distance

Allows the speaker to distance themselves emotionally from the statement.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
I dare say you might not enjoy the movie given your tastes.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Setting

Indicates a personal belief about a future event that's not guaranteed but likely.

Illustration for Expectation Setting
I dare say she'll agree to the terms eventually.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Subtle Assurance

Provides a gentle way to assert one's opinion without appearing too forceful.

Illustration for Subtle Assurance
I dare say our team is the best in the league.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Distance

Allows the speaker to distance themselves emotionally from the statement.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
I dare say you might not enjoy the movie given your tastes.
Visual representation of the word "I dare say"

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