nounπShareAn enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley."The girls were playing in the court."architectureareabuildingplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(social) Royal society."The king's court was a place of great ceremony and importance. "royalsocietyculturegovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAttention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone"The student's constant court to the teacher ensured she received extra help after class. "attitudegovernmentpoliticsroyalsocietyactionvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe administration of law."The court ruled in favor of the student who was accused of cheating. "lawgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games"The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts."sportplacegameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seek to achieve or win."He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."actionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo risk (a consequence, usually negative)."He courted controversy with his frank speeches."actionnegativepossibilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try to win a commitment to marry from."My brother is courting a girl he met at school. "familyhumanpersonactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in behavior leading to mating."The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."animalsexbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to attract."The teacher courted the shy student's attention by asking her thoughtful questions in class. "humanactionentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to gain alliance with."The student council is trying to court the support of the other classes for their fundraiser. "politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in activities intended to win someone's affections."He courted her diligently, taking her out to coffee every week. "humanactionfamilypersonsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in courtship behavior."In this season, you can see many animals courting."humansexactionfamilyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo invite by attractions; to allure; to attract."The new teacher's enthusiasm courted many students to join her after-school club. "attitudecommunicationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
