Allayverb used with object to put fear doubt suspicion anger etc to rest calm to put fear doubt suspicion anger etc to rest calmquiet to lessen or relieve mitigate alleviate ID: 458939
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Allay-verb (used with object)
-to put (fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc.) to rest; calm; to put (fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc.) to rest; calm;quiet.
-to lessen or relieve; mitigate; alleviate:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/allay?s=tSlide3
Examples
“Some worried Petraeus might run in 2012 for president, a fear he worked to
allay
.”
Barry,John. “Did the White House Snub Petraeus?”
The Daily Beast.
The Daily Beast Company LLC. 4 September 2011. Web. 27 October 2015.
A good teacher will work hard to allay the concerns of a new student.
When Emily had a nightmare her mom was able to allay her fears.Slide4
Allure- verb(used with object)
-to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.
-to fascinate; charm.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/allureSlide5
Examples
“But despite her allure, her assiduous assault on New York produced no results.”
McElwaine, Sandra. “How Desiree Landed Her Gig”
The Daily Beast.
The Daily Beast Company LLC. 10 August 2010. Web . October 27, 2015.
The boy allured her to homecoming with a surprise of flowers and signs.
His mom allured him to do chores by giving him his favorite snack.Slide6
Quiz
Are both allure and allay verbs? T/F
What are two synonyms of allure?
__________-to put (fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc.) to rest. Fill in the blank
__________-to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable. Fill in the blankSlide7
Answers
True
Fascinate, charm
Allay
Allure