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courted

VERB

fawn over, pay attention to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attract charm cultivate entice invite please praise propose pursue seek solicit sue woo

STRONG

allure beseech bid bootlick captivate chase date entreat flatter follow gallant grovel importune serenade spark spoon sweetheart

WEAK

ask in marriage curry favor go out with go steady go together go with keep company with make love to make overture make time with pander to pay addresses to pay court to pop the question run after seek the hand of set one's cap take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

condemn deny displease ignore neglect refuse reject repel repulse turn off

STRONG

offend

WEAK

disregard

Example Sentences

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Courted by Chrysalis as a solo act during the making of “This Is the Sea,” Wallinger left the group by the end of the album’s supporting tour, releasing “Private Revolution” early in 1987.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2024

“Articulate. Courted by everyone. Recognized by everyone. Single dad, so there’s an interesting story.”

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2021

Courted by the devil from outside, and haunted by the devil within, she was the series’ unabashed icon.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2016

Courted by Manchester City in the summer, El Niño stayed at Anfield reluctantly and was not sufficiently reassured by the Fenway Sports Group takeover to reject Chelsea's overtures.

From The Guardian • Jan. 30, 2011

"Courted yet?" asked Halicarnassus, with a show of interest.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 55, May, 1862 by Various