courting

verb
  1. 1

    To seek to achieve or win.

    โ€œHe was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted.โ€

  2. 2

    To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

    โ€œHe courted controversy with his frank speeches.โ€

  3. 3

    To try to win a commitment to marry from.

  4. 4

    To engage in behavior leading to mating.

    โ€œThe bird was courting by making an elaborate dance.โ€

  5. 5

    To attempt to attract.

  6. 6

    To attempt to gain alliance with.

  7. 7

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

    โ€œShe's had a few beaus come courting.โ€

  8. 8

    To engage in courtship behavior.

    โ€œIn this season, you can see many animals courting.โ€

  9. 9

    To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.

noun
  1. 1

    Courtship; amorous advances

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