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daresay
[ dair-sey ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to venture to say (something); assume (something) as probable (used only in present sing. 1st person):
I daresay we will soon finish.
Word History and Origins
Origin of daresay1
Example Sentences
I daresay a more Irish city even than Boston—gays have marched for years.
Some smallish number does that now, but I daresay there are more Bettes and Boonstras.
Really quippy, relevant, observant, and, daresay, relatable dialogue.
And I daresay that nearly every Democratic politician I can think of, starting with Obama, would denounce such an effort.
I daresay that the tragedy of the death of Younès is, unfortunately, nothing unusual.
I daresay,' said Uncle Oldys suddenly: so suddenly that Mrs. Maple stopped short.
I daresay I shouldn't call her "horrid," and of course she's your aunt, and I can scarcely believe she does know all about you.
I daresay Lady Myrtle didn't notice; at least, if she did, she couldn't have thought you knew anything about her family affairs.
I daresay you'll be angry with me for not having told you about it before, but I can't help it if you are.
I daresay having Robin Redbreast to go to makes it much nicer for you; I suppose you'll go there a good deal during the holidays.
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