verb🔗ShareTo seek to achieve or win."He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."actionachievementsocietybusinessfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo risk (a consequence, usually negative)."He courted controversy with his frank speeches."actionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo try to win a commitment to marry from."After dating for five years, John is now actively courting Mary, hoping she will agree to marry him. "familyculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo engage in behavior leading to mating."The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo attempt to attract."The company is courting new customers by offering a discount. "humanactionsocietyculturefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo attempt to gain alliance with."The company is courting new investors to fund its expansion. "politicsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo engage in activities intended to win someone's affections.""He's been courting her by bringing her flowers and offering to help with her homework." "familyhumansocietyculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo engage in courtship behavior."In this season, you can see many animals courting."familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo invite by attractions; to allure; to attract."The local bakery is courting customers with the aroma of freshly baked bread and free samples. "actionhumancultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCourtship; amorous advances"The courting between Maria and David was obvious; they spent every lunch break together, exchanging shy smiles. "familyhumansexculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
