dare + verb vs. dare to + verb

[Torsten]

Hi,

I learned that dare is followed by an infinitive but recently I've seen sentences where with a "dare to" construction.

How do you use the verb 'dare'? Do you say I dare use this verb or I dare to use this verb?

Thanks,
Torsten

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[Mister Micawber]

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Both are in common use, I think, Torsten-- I at least use it both ways...I think. Swan says that 'dare to' is the commoner, and that 'dare' occurs more often in some set situations (like 'I daresay').
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[David30]

Hi everybody,

New Living Translation Version

[Morteza]

Hi,
"Dare" can be used in two ways:
1.As an ordinary(main) verb, followed by the infinitive, is most common:
She didn't dare to tell him what had happened.
2.As a modal auxiliary, followed by the infinitive without to, is least used:
I daren't look.
However, mixed ordinary+modal structures are occasionally found:
He didn't dare open his eyes.
Hope this helps,
Morteza

[David30]

Do the following sentences mean the same?

- And after that they dared not ask him any question at all.
- And after that they dared not to ask him any question at all.

Thanks in advance

[Mister Micawber]

The second is not used in English. Your choices are:

- And after that they dared not ask him any question at all.
- And after that they didn't dare to ask him any question at all.

The meanings are the same.
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