■ verb ( 3rd singular present usu. ~ before an expressed or implied infinitive without to )
1》 have the courage to do something.
2》 defy or challenge (someone) to do something.
3》 literary take the risk of.
■ noun a challenge, especially to prove courage.
Phrases
how ~ you used to express indignation.
I ~ say (or ~say ) it is probable.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
OE durran , of Gmc origin.