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courts

/kɔːts/ /kɔɹts/

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noun

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 property building

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noun

(social) Royal society.

Examples :

"The elaborate balls and formal etiquette were hallmarks of the French courts under King Louis XIV. "

royal society government

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noun

Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone

Examples :

"The new student's courts to the teacher earned her extra help with her studies. "

politics government royal attitude

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noun

The administration of law.

Examples :

"The courts decided the company had to pay for the damage it caused to the environment. "

government law politics

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noun

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 building

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verb

To seek to achieve or win.

Examples :

"He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."

action achievement

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verb

To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

Examples :

"He courted controversy with his frank speeches."

action tendency

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To try to win a commitment to marry from.

Examples :

"The student is courting the popular girl in his class. "

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verb

To engage in behavior leading to mating.

Examples :

"The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."

animal biology sex nature

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verb

To attempt to attract.

Examples :

"He courts potential investors by highlighting the company's growth potential. "

human action communication

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verb

To attempt to gain alliance with.

Examples :

"The company courts investors with promises of high returns to secure funding for its new project. "

politics government nation

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To engage in activities intended to win someone's affections.

Examples :

"He courts her by bringing her flowers and writing her poems. "

family human action person

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To engage in courtship behavior.

Examples :

"In this season, you can see many animals courting."

family human action sex

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To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.

Examples :

"The bakery courts customers with the aroma of freshly baked bread and colorful pastries. "

action attitude