verbπShareTo seek to achieve or win."He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."achievementactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo risk (a consequence, usually negative)."He courted controversy with his frank speeches."actionoutcometendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try to win a commitment to marry from."My friend courted Sarah for months before she finally agreed to go out with him. "familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in behavior leading to mating."The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."animalbiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to attract."The company courted new customers with a special discount. "humanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to gain alliance with."During the election, the politician courted young voters by promising to address climate change. "politicsgovernmentstateworldnationmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in activities intended to win someone's affections."My friend diligently courted Sarah all through high school, hoping to win her heart. "humanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in courtship behavior."In this season, you can see many animals courting."familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo invite by attractions; to allure; to attract."The beautiful flowers in the garden courted the butterflies. "communicationactionhumancultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading