lucre

Meanings

• Prosperity, riches, or material success.

  - "His lucre came from the oil business."
  - "She had lucre beyond her wildest dreams."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈluːkə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

mammon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lucre
lore , more , ore , pore , poor , pore , core , lore , mope , slope , cope

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Luce () : Goddess of light, or bright light itself.
   

2. Lukewarm () : Neither hot nor cold; having a moderate temperature or degree of intensity.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of lucre that leads to same result
lucre , lucres

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Lucre (verb)", "description"=>"To obtain or accumulate wealth, riches, or material success.", "examples"=>["He made a good living by selling his paintings and, hence, he was able to amass a substantial fortune over the years.", "Despite her humble beginnings, she worked hard all her life and, thus, she was able to accumulate a considerable fortune by the time she retired."]}

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Etymology

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From the Old French word luecre, which meant 'profit, gain, or revenue'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gain (financial): An increase in wealth, possessions, or other financial assets.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"Lucre in literature", "description"=>"Lucre has been a frequent theme in literature, representing various aspects of wealth, success, and the human condition. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice', the character Antonio is a wealthy merchant who, despite his riches, is afflicted with a deep sense of melancholy and despair. The play explores various themes, including the nature of wealth, the human condition, and the complexities of love and desire. In this context, lucre represents both the material wealth and the emotional desires that drive the characters in the play and, by extension, the readers and audience of the play."}]

How to Memorize "lucre"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wealthy person, such as a successful businessman or a lottery winner. Imagine him surrounded by his luxurious possessions, such as expensive houses, cars, jewelry, and clothing. Visualize the feeling of satisfaction and contentment that the wealthy person experiences as a result of his material success and abundance.

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