"Dare" (modal) and "dare to"

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Is there any difference between "I'd dare to say" and "I dare say"?

@FumbleFingers - This wasn't covered in the other question and answer. A shame the OP didn't share his research. — aparente001, Apr 08 '17 at 20:20

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 06 '17 at 13:37

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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.

answered Apr 06 '17 at 13:37

antonia

I see. What I meant it was if "I dare say" and "I dare to say" have the same meaning. Anyway, thanks – Francis Rick Onorato Apr 06 '17 at 14:22
@Francis Antonia is telling you that they don't have the same meaning. – Xanne Apr 06 '17 at 15:02
I understood it! I merely wanted to outline what I was wondering. – Francis Rick Onorato Apr 06 '17 at 15:19
Related. – tchrist Apr 22 '23 at 20:42

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