noun Download 🔗Share An 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. Examples : "The girls were playing in the court." architecture area building place essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (social) Royal society. Examples : "The king's court was a place of great ceremony and importance. " royal society culture government essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone Examples : "The student's constant court to the teacher ensured she received extra help after class. " attitude government politics royal society action value essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The administration of law. Examples : "The court ruled in favor of the student who was accused of cheating. " law government essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games Examples : "The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts." sport place game essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To seek to achieve or win. Examples : "He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted." action achievement essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To risk (a consequence, usually negative). Examples : "He courted controversy with his frank speeches." action negative possibility essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To try to win a commitment to marry from. Examples : "My brother is courting a girl he met at school. " family human person action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To engage in behavior leading to mating. Examples : "The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance." animal sex biology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To engage in activities intended to win someone's affections. Examples : "He courted her diligently, taking her out to coffee every week. " human action family person society essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To engage in courtship behavior. Examples : "In this season, you can see many animals courting." human sex action family essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract. Examples : "The new teacher's enthusiasm courted many students to join her after-school club. " attitude communication action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading