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Court
kɔːt
Court definitions
verb
court
courted
courting
courts
- be involved with (someone) romantically, with the intention of marrying
"he was courting a girl from the neighbouring farm"
woo go out with be involved with be romantically linked with pursue run after chase seek the company of make advances to make up to flirt with go out together go out go with each other keep company- (of a male bird or other animal) try to attract (a mate)
- pay special attention to (someone) in an attempt to win their support or favour
"Western politicians courted the leaders of the newly independent states"
curry favour with make up to play up to- try hard to win (favourable attention)
"he never had to court the approval of the political elite"
- risk incurring (misfortune) because of one's behaviour
"he has often courted controversy"