And here I stand, with all my lore, poor fool, no wiser than before.
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Lore
/lɔː/
Synonyms for "lore" (71 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (15)
Noun(3 words)
ancient wisdomarchetypal mytharchetypal patternbibliographybody of knowledgebody of learningcharmcommon lawculturecustomcyclopediadoctrine
Strong matches (21)
Related words (35)
loreleimaterialmaterialsmishnahmythmythical loremythicismmythologymythospopular beliefpublicationsracial memoryscholarshipscienceseductressspellspiritus mundistore of knowledgesunnasuperstition
Show 10 more words
superstitiousnesssystem of knowledgetalmudtemptresstraditiontraditionalismtraditionalitytraditionstreasury of informationwisdom
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: traditional knowledge, ancient wisdom, archetypal myth, archetypal pattern, backstories.
- Sentence evidence is available for lore, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "lore".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "lore"
Keep "lore" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "lore" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "lore", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "lore" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesfolk lorelocal lorelore keeperlore librarylore masteroral lore
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
18 translations across 9 languages.
Catalan
1 entries- univers noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 設定 /设定 noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
Finnish
1 entries- taustatarina noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
French
2 entries- lore noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
- univers noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
German
2 entries- Hintergrund noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
- Saga noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
Russian
2 entries- лор noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
- преда́ние noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
Spanish
4 entries- acervo noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
- demosofía noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
- etnografía noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
- leyenda noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
Swedish
1 entries- saga noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
Ukrainian
1 entries- лор noun (the backstory created around a fictional universe)
Sample sentences
20 total sentences available.
In a popular sci-fi show, there are two android brothers funnily named Data and Lore.
Source: tatoeba (4646422)
There stood a city, fronting far away / the mouths of Tiber and Italia's shore, / a Tyrian settlement of olden day, / rich in all wealth, and trained to war's rough lore, / Carthage the name, by Juno loved before / all places, even Samos.
Source: tatoeba (6778824)
"But hence, and seek the palace of the queen. / Glad news I bear thee, of thy comrades brought, / the North-wind shifted and the skies serene; / thy ships have gained the harbour which they sought, / else vain my parents' lore the augury they taught."
Source: tatoeba (6789022)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "lore"?
Closest matches include traditional knowledge, ancient wisdom, archetypal myth, archetypal pattern, backstories.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "lore"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.