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Word: Court
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: from Old French cort, from Latin cohors, cohort- ‘yard or retinue’. The verb is influenced by Old Italian corteare, Old French courtoyer. Compare with cohort
kɔːt
be involved with (someone) romantically, with the intention of marrying
Short Definition:be involved with romantically
Examples:- he was courting a girl from the neighbouring farm
- we went to the cinema when we were courting
pay special attention to (someone) in an attempt to win their support or favour
Short Definition:attempt to win support of
Examples:- Western politicians courted the leaders of the newly independent states
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