Definition

A person who is willing to take risks or face challenges.

Example

The darer jumped off the high diving board without hesitation.

Conversation

Have you heard about that contest for the biggest darer?

Yeah, I heard it takes a lot of guts to participate.

I think I might sign up just to prove I'm a true darer.

You should! It could be a fun challenge for you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Darer → The word 'darer' is formed from 'dare' (from Old English 'deorran', meaning to have courage or to be bold) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A darer is a person who has the courage to take risks or face challenges.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has the courage to 'dare' — the '-er' just means a person. A darer is someone who is bold enough to take risks.

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