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courted

5 definitions • 4 examples

1

past simple and past participle of

2

to try to please someone because you want them to join you:

Examples:

Adams is being courted by a number of football clubs.

3

to try to get something, especially attention or support from other people:

Examples:

She courts publicity by inviting journalists to extravagant parties.

4

to risk something unpleasant, especially by behaving stupidly or carelessly:

Examples:

court disaster Drinking and driving is simply courting disaster.

5

to have a romantic relationship with someone that you hope to marry:

Examples:

They courted for two years before getting married.

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