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daren't have vs dare not

Both "daren't have" and "dare not" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Daren't have" is a contraction of "dare not have" and is used to express a lack of permission or ability to do something. On the other hand, "dare not" is used to express a lack of courage or willingness to do something.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 970 views

daren't have

This phrase is correct and is commonly used in British English to express a lack of permission or ability to do something.

This phrase is a contraction of "dare not have" and is commonly used in British English to express a lack of permission or ability to do something. It is often used in informal speech.

Examples:

  • I daren't have another piece of cake, I'm on a diet.
  • She daren't have told him the truth, he would have been upset.
  • If so many can get killed over powdered milk, women wouldn't dare have children.
  • Well, I dare say you won't have long to wait.
  • I mean, when the in-laws are so grim you don't dare have them to the wedding, the usual excuse is poor health or the strain of the trip, you know.
  • I mean, when the in-laws are so grim, you don't dare have them to the wedding.
  • Why would I want to be independent, if I don't dare have an opinion?
  • I daren't go to the pub tonight.
  • You daren't let your kids go out in t'street.
  • You daren't let your kids go out in t'street.
  • I daren't walk on the floor because of the animals.
  • It's wonderful... but I daren't wear it.
  • And even the teachers daren't touch him.
  • Yes, but a gentleman like me daren't take advantage of them.
  • I daren't even touch you ever again...
  • We could stop the vehicle, that's within our capability, but we daren't spook her.
  • I daren't look in the mirror, it's like being attacked by Tigers.
  • We're answering the questions they daren't ask you because you terrify them.
  • I daren't think what will happen when he's no longer here.
  • I've a bit of peppermint in my dresser, but ifs very old and I daren't.
  • ~ I daren't tell you what I do for a living.
  • In these trades many are exploited by unethical employers who know the migrants daren't go to the police for fear of deportation.

Alternatives:

  • dare not have
  • don't have the courage to
  • don't have the nerve to
  • don't have the audacity to
  • don't have the guts to

dare not

This phrase is correct and is commonly used to express a lack of courage or willingness to do something.

This phrase is used to express a lack of courage or willingness to do something. It is more commonly used in formal contexts or in writing.

Examples:

  • I dare not speak up in front of the boss.
  • She dare not tell him the truth, he might get angry.
  • ...Edmund, I dare not think what will become of us.
  • By which honour I dare not swear thou lovest me.
  • We dare not reject Christ's warriors in our hour of need.
  • Some people believe that you've come from the island that we dare not go.
  • Even the Superintendent dare not request us to empty out plates.
  • Because he dare not, out of shame.
  • I dare not speak for fear of how he will react.
  • I dare not return to Prospero without Ariel.
  • We dare not meddle with such things.
  • I think things that I dare not confess.
  • For I dare not hope he is improved in essentials.
  • This is a risk we dare not ignore.
  • He's the one we dare not speak about.
  • I write on I dare not say.
  • "We dare not see through pain and distance..."
  • I dare not kiss so lovely a lady. I only have one heart to lose.
  • And Neil fell again into darkness, only this time, his thoughts turned to an escape of which we dare not speak.
  • I dare not drink yet, madam; by and by.
  • As a result, I cannot support this text and I dare not contemplate the hostile reactions in my own country, some of which are already evident.
  • I dare not imagine what will happen next week, when we begin to discuss the reform of the COM in wine.

Alternatives:

  • daren't
  • don't dare to
  • am not brave enough to
  • am not willing to
  • am not prepared to

Related Comparisons

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