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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More recently, the star has courted criticism with her stances on certain topics.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

She and Huang have both courted the group, but neither secured its endorsement for the June primary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Beijing has alienated most of the other European partners it courted through the so-called 17+1 initiative a decade ago, notes Dimitar Lilkov, a senior research officer at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Canadian media have reported in recent days that a handful of other MPs are also being courted by the Liberals to cross the floor.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

For the first time in her life, Kate was being seriously courted.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock