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woo

[woo] / wu /
VERB
seek as romantic partner
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cultivate pursue solicit
STRONG
address beg caress charm chase court date entreat importune propose rush spark spoon
WEAK
aim for bill and coo butter up curry favor go steady keep company make advances make love press one's suit with run after seek in marriage seek the hand of set one's cap for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore
STRONG
disregard repulse

Example Sentences

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It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying too far from K-pop in trying to woo the world?

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It was a trade show for consultants and vendors, many of whom viewed it as a prime place to woo potential clients or show off clients to potential donors.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Japan will also be seeking to woo Trump on trade.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

This has led elected officials and tourism professionals to woo Canadians in recent months, sometimes with “Canadian-only deals.”

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

He would seek me out and woo me again, begging for my love.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein