Is there any difference between "I'd dare to say" and "I dare say"?
asked Apr 6, 2017 at 13:07
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1Possible duplicate of "Dare" with and without "to"– FumbleFingersCommented Apr 6, 2017 at 15:37
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@FumbleFingers - This wasn't covered in the other question and answer. A shame the OP didn't share his research.– aparente001Commented Apr 8, 2017 at 20:20
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"I dare say" means "probably" or "I expect/imagine/suppose". It doesn't mean "I dare to say". (from "Practical English Usage", M. Swan)
I'd rather use "venture that" to express boldness in saying something. Hope it helps. A.
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I see. What I meant it was if "I dare say" and "I dare to say" have the same meaning. Anyway, thanks Commented Apr 6, 2017 at 14:22
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@Francis Antonia is telling you that they don't have the same meaning.– XanneCommented Apr 6, 2017 at 15:02
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I understood it! I merely wanted to outline what I was wondering. Commented Apr 6, 2017 at 15:19
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