257+ Words that rhyme with dare

Dare is a 1-syllable word with 257 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are square, care, stare. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of dare

noun
  1. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy; "he could never refuse a dare"
verb
  1. take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?"
  2. to be courageous enough to try or do something; "I don't dare call him", "she dares to dress differently from the others"

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Examples of "dare" in lyrics

See how dare is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Can make your hoe stop and stare, do ya dare?"
    2nd II None f/ AMG, James DeBarge — Whateva U Want
  • "Prime's got a spare, it's truth or dare"
    3rd Bass f/ K.M.D. — Ace in the Hole
  • "Say a lot for success, I won't DARE"
    Akinyele — The Bomb

What do these rhymes mean?

air
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution
care
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required
spare
thin and fit; "the spare figure of a marathon runner
square
in a straight direct way; "looked him squarely in the eye"; "ran square into me" in a square shape
stare
a fixed look with eyes open wide look at with fixed eyes

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "dare" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like square, care, stare create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dare?
Words that rhyme with dare include: square, care, stare, air, spare, midair, flair, heir, flare, glare, and 247 more.
How many syllables does dare have?
Dare has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with dare?
There are 257 words that rhyme with dare: 257 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dare in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dare in songwriting are square, care, stare. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with dare?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dare include square, care, stare, air, spare. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: square, care; 1-syllable: midair, aware; 2-syllable: doctrinaire, debonair. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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