ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ALLURE
From Old French alurer, from lure bait, lure.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO ALLURE
PRESENT
Present
I allure
you allure
he/she/it allures
we allure
you allure
they allure
Present continuous
I am alluring
you are alluring
he/she/it is alluring
we are alluring
you are alluring
they are alluring
Present perfect
I have allured
you have allured
he/she/it has allured
we have allured
you have allured
they have allured
Present perfect continuous
I have been alluring
you have been alluring
he/she/it has been alluring
we have been alluring
you have been alluring
they have been alluring
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I allured
you allured
he/she/it allured
we allured
you allured
they allured
Past continuous
I was alluring
you were alluring
he/she/it was alluring
we were alluring
you were alluring
they were alluring
Past perfect
I had allured
you had allured
he/she/it had allured
we had allured
you had allured
they had allured
Past perfect continuous
I had been alluring
you had been alluring
he/she/it had been alluring
we had been alluring
you had been alluring
they had been alluring
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will allure
you will allure
he/she/it will allure
we will allure
you will allure
they will allure
Future continuous
I will be alluring
you will be alluring
he/she/it will be alluring
we will be alluring
you will be alluring
they will be alluring
Future perfect
I will have allured
you will have allured
he/she/it will have allured
we will have allured
you will have allured
they will have allured
Future perfect continuous
I will have been alluring
you will have been alluring
he/she/it will have been alluring
we will have been alluring
you will have been alluring
they will have been alluring
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would allure
you would allure
he/she/it would allure
we would allure
you would allure
they would allure
Conditional continuous
I would be alluring
you would be alluring
he/she/it would be alluring
we would be alluring
you would be alluring
they would be alluring
Conditional perfect
I would have allure
you would have allure
he/she/it would have allure
we would have allure
you would have allure
they would have allure
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been alluring
you would have been alluring
he/she/it would have been alluring
we would have been alluring
you would have been alluring
they would have been alluring
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you allure
we let´s allure
you allure
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
alluring
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALLURE»
The term «allure» is very widely used and occupies the
14.312 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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10 QUOTES WITH «ALLURE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
allure.
By regulating marijuana, we can put black market drug dealers out of business and eliminate the rebellious allure that attracts young people.
I can understand the allure of a venerable Big Six imprint, of a shot at the New York Times list, of a publisher-sponsored book tour, of seeing your hardbacks in bookstores and your paperbacks in supermarkets.
There must be a rule of thumb in pop-culture archaeology that states that the allure of any topic is inversely related to its assigned importance in the affairs of humanity. The more trivial the subject, the dearer it is to most of its partisans and the more worthy of scholarship. The smallest things in life often mean the most to people.
The allure of Hollywood is huge when you don't know anything. You don't know the knives behind the smiles.
The U.S has acquired reservoirs of goodwill around the globe over many years. But it is clear - from polling data and ample anecdotal evidence - that America is losing its allure in much of the world.
I had no special effects, no monsters running around, nothing blew up; those things are all things I've done so many times that they lose their allure after a while.
If the Age of Sport has been all champagne and roses hitherto, then expect our love affair with its newly-acquired prominence to become increasingly tainted by scandals about cheating. Sport is losing its shine and allure.
Death is the one predator we can't escape. But vampires have found the loophole so many of us crave. I think that's the allure of vampirism.
These are big trade-offs for a simple piece of cake - add five hundred calories, subtract well-being, allure, and self-esteem - and the feelings behind them are anything but vain or shallow.
Women's strong qualities have become despised because of their weakness. The obvious remedy is to create a feminine character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALLURE»
Discover the use of
allure in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
allure and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Beaded
Allure: Beadweaving Patterns for 25 Romantic Projects
Easy to find tools and materials means you can get started today creating these beautiful necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Let Beaded Allure bring out the romantic in you.
2
The
Allure of Toxic Leaders: Why We Follow Destructive ...
Toxic leaders charm, manipulate, mistreat, weaken, and ultimately devastate their followers. The Allure of Toxic Leaders tells us how to recognize these leaders before it's too late.
3
Painting the
Allure of Nature
A guide to painting birds and flowers in watercolor, discussing tools, prepration, color, and application skills; explaining how to find and use ideas from nature; examining basic and specific watercolor techniques; and including four ...
4
Allure of the Game: A Novel
Sexy, suspenseful, and unflinching, Danielle Santiago’s Allure of the Game gives fans exactly what they’ve been hoping for—a deeply satisfying conclusion to an unforgettable trilogy, packed with insight into the mean streets she knows ...
5
Incompatibilism's
Allure: Principle Arguments for ...
The role of freedom in assigning moral responsibility is one of the deepest problems in metaphysics and moral theory. Incompatibilism's Allure provides original analysis of the principal arguments for incompatibilism.
6
Cinderella Dreams: The
Allure of the Lavish Wedding
This work offers a look at the historical, social and psychological strains that come together to make it the most important cultural ritual in contemporary consumer culture.
Cele Otnes, Elizabeth Hafkin Pleck, 2003
7
The
Allure of Nezahualcoyotl: Pre-Hispanic History, ...
Lee offers a more realistic portrait of the legendary Aztec ruler Nezahualcoyotl, derived from examination of original Nahuatl codices and poetry, as well as Spanish chronicles.
8
Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor
Published to coincide with "Allure" magazine's 15th anniversary, the editor-in-chief shares the best tips, tricks, and secrets she has acquired on the job.
Linda Wells, Allure Magazine, 2006
9
The
Allure of Labor: Workers, Race, and the Making of the ...
DIVReveals how Peru s early-twentieth-century labor reforms excluded the majority of the country s laborers.
10
Big Plans: The
Allure and Folly of Urban Design
This work springs from the idea that human aspirations for the city tend to overstate the role of rationality in public life. The author explores the part serendipity plays in urban experience.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALLURE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
allure is used in the context of the following news items.
The ageless allure of stamp collecting
No true philatelist would pass up an 1860s stamped Pony Express envelope, now valued at as much as $50,000. No wonder Rita Braver can ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
Asean Today: China's Allure Declines; Japan Backs Dawei; Blogger …
PHUKETWAN recognises the importance of Asean with the Economic Community approaching and marks what's happening around the region ... «Phuketwan, Jul 15»
Los Angeles Lakers: Has Franchise Lost Its Mythical Allure?
As day two of the 2015 NBA free agent frenzy came to an end, the Los Angeles Lakers remained inexplicably idle. To add insult to injury, prized ... «Hoops Habit, Jul 15»
Counter-radicalisation: Helping kids to resist Islamic State allure
Geoff Lazarus was a relief teacher at a high school in Canberra when he encountered three boys in the canteen talking angrily and openly ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
THE KAWARTHAN: The Allure Of Lures
The first time I stepped into a bait shop — I think it was in Bobcaygeon — I was overpowered by the smell of minnows, worms, crayfish and frogs ... «Kawartha Media Group, Jul 15»
Ozzy Agu, Vimbai Others: Top TV presenters cover Vanguard's …
The latter is the case for these TV presenters, as is seen in the latest edition of Vanguards Allure Magazine. The cover featured 53 Extra's Ozzy ... «Pulse Nigeria, Jul 15»
In Bid, a Sign of Infrastructure's Allure
A proposed takeover of Australia's largest cargo port operator by a Canadian investment firm is the latest indication that infrastructure assets ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
Singapore allure
London-headquartered Holman Fenwick Willan announces new Singapore formal law alliance with local shipping disputes firm. The firm's ... «CDR News Magazine, Jul 15»
Editorial: Olympic allure comes with costs
Although many of the events would be centered in and around the immediate Boston area, Franklin County could be the site for whitewater ... «The Recorder, Jul 15»
2015 Peugeot 508 Allure HDi Review: Comfortable Long-Legged …
We borrowed the keys to a mid-grade Allure diesel sedan for a week-long loan to see if we could find any wrinkles and crow's feet. «The Motor Report, Jul 15»
