B1 — Intermediateverb
osare
to dare, to venture
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
azzardareavventurarsirischiaretentare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
esitaretirarsi indietroavere paurarinunciare
Usage note
'Osare' = to dare. Can be used with or without 'di': 'osa farlo' / 'osa di farlo'. 'Azzardare' = to hazard a guess. 'Avventurarsi' = to venture into unknown territory.
Example
"Non osa dire la verità per paura delle conseguenze."
"He doesn't dare to tell the truth for fear of the consequences."
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