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wooed

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

answer disregard repulse

Example Sentences

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Juan, who was a field worker and cook at a Chinese restaurant at the time, wooed and married Michelle, who was then a Lowe’s cashier, there after meeting in 2008.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

UniCredit has wooed Commerzbank shareholders with promises of higher returns by refocusing its activity on the German market to spur faster growth.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Beijing has also intensified its focus on emerging markets in Africa – and been wooed by the likes of Canada.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, who was just getting his mail-order DVD company off the ground, wooed Sarandos to join him in 2000 to oversee content, making deals for movies and TV shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

“That’s how I wooed Angie here. She was a sucker for my sweet moves on the field.”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon