courting

verb

  1. 1

    To seek to achieve or win.

    “He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted.”
  2. 2

    To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

    “He courted controversy with his frank speeches.”
  3. 3

    To try to win a commitment to marry from.

  4. 4

    To engage in behavior leading to mating.

    “The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance.”
  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.

    “She's had a few beaus come courting.”
  8. 8

    To engage in courtship behavior.

    “In this season, you can see many animals courting.”
  9. 9

    To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.

noun

  1. 1

    Courtship; amorous advances

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