Courting
Definition
(verb) To seek the favor or affection of someone
Examples
“The knight spent months courting the young lady with flowers and heartfelt serenades.”
“He stopped courting her after summer.”
“I'm not courting trouble with the boss.”
“By November, Mia was courting investors in Boston for her bakery.”
“After two awkward dates, he started courting Rachel again, this time with actual phone calls and a dinner at that little Thai place on Oak Street.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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