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."architectureareapropertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(social) Royal society."The elaborate balls and formal etiquette were hallmarks of the French courts under King Louis XIV. "royalsocietygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAttention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone"The new student's courts to the teacher earned her extra help with her studies. "politicsgovernmentroyalattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe administration of law."The courts decided the company had to pay for the damage it caused to the environment. "governmentlawpoliticsChat 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."sportplacegamebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seek to achieve or win."He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."actionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo risk (a consequence, usually negative)."He courted controversy with his frank speeches."actiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try to win a commitment to marry from."The student is courting the popular girl in his class. "familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in behavior leading to mating."The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."animalbiologysexnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to attract."He courts potential investors by highlighting the company's growth potential. "humanactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to gain alliance with."The company courts investors with promises of high returns to secure funding for its new project. "politicsgovernmentnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in activities intended to win someone's affections."He courts her by bringing her flowers and writing her poems. "familyhumanactionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in courtship behavior."In this season, you can see many animals courting."familyhumanactionsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo invite by attractions; to allure; to attract."The bakery courts customers with the aroma of freshly baked bread and colorful pastries. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
