[
UK
/lˈɜː/
]
[ US /ˈɫaʊɹ/ ]
[ US /ˈɫaʊɹ/ ]
VERB
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set lower
lower a rating
lower expectations - look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
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make lower or quieter
turn down the volume of a radio
How To Use lour In A Sentence
- Mix up pots of poster paint, and give your children a pot of paint in each colour, a couple of brushes and a glass of water.
- Using a bold colour such as yellow is risky. Times, Sunday Times
- For the stock, start by sweating all the vegetables and herbs in a little extra-virgin olive oil, seasoning with salt at the start to help them sweat without colouring.
- Deep navy, in contrast, is less demanding, and leaves a bit more colour in a blonde's cheeks.
- There wasn't a lot of information there; I had to expand on it, invent the colour scheme.
- This has a deep ruby colour and complex range of flavours. Thorsons Organic Wine Guide
- That means pearly white skinless cod or haddock under a casing of crisp batter the colour of dark honey, served with golden chips. Times, Sunday Times
- Names will be taken from those who intend travelling on next year's pilgrimage to Lourdes.
- Horatia was still in mourning for her mother, and wore a black skirt, but Lucilla's was of rich deep gentianella-coloured silk, and the buttons of her white vest were of beautiful coral. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster
- The building is dark brick topped by pinky-coloured concrete block walls, white plastic-looking fascia board, black plastic guttering and an artificial slate roof.