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attempt vs take a dare

take a dare vs attempt

attempt is a noun but take a dare is not a noun.

attempt and take a dare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attempt Yes No Yes No
take a dare No No Yes No
As verbs, take a dare is a hyponym of attempt; that is, take a dare is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attempt:
  • attempt: make an effort or attempt
  • take a dare: be dared to do something and attempt it
Other hyponyms of attempt include pick up the gauntlet, fight, struggle, give it a try, have a go, grope, endeavor, endeavour, strive, give it a try, give it a whirl, adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances, lay on the line, put on the line, risk.
attempt (noun) take a dare (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
the act of attacking
attempt (verb) take a dare (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise be dared to do something and attempt it
make an effort or attempt be dared to do something and not attempt it
Difference between attempt and take a dare

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