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

It is not the first time Dean has courted controversy for his media statements.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker once courted data centers but now has turned them a cold shoulder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Haakon's sister, Märtha Louise, has also courted controversy for remarrying an American self-styled shaman in 2024, their business activities ultimately leading her to step back from royal duties.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Another NFL player being courted by Kiffin, however, saw action, however.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

Meanwhile, Yuko’s friend had been set up with Ahmaad’s friend, and though they courted for a few months, that relationship came to an end.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers