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courting

/ˈkɔːtɪŋ/

/ˈkɔrtɪŋ/

courtingnoun

Translations

ухаживание

The bird's courting display was fascinating to watch.

Ухаживание птицы было увлекательно наблюдать.

Additional translations

сватовство

Definitions

The act of seeking the affection or love of someone with the intent to marry or establish a romantic relationship.

Their courting lasted for several months before he proposed.

The period during which a couple develops a romantic relationship, especially with a view to marriage.

During their courting, they spent many evenings walking in the park.

Synonyms

suitor's attention

courtinggerund / present participle

/ˈkɔː.tɪŋ/

/ˈkɔr.tɪŋ/

Used attributively: e.g. "courting couples", "a courting male"

Definitions

Actively seeking the affection, attention, or favor of another, especially for romantic purposes.

The courting male peacock displayed his vibrant feathers.

courtverb

courting

Gerund

courted

Past Simple

courted

Past Participle

courting

Gerund

/kɔːt/

/kɔrt/

Translations

ухаживать

He began to court her with flowers and poetry.

Он начал ухаживать за ней с цветами и стихами.

привлекатьО клиентах, инвесторах, сторонниках.

The company is courting new investors.

Компания старается привлекать новых инвесторов.

Additional translations

свататься

добиватьсяО расположении, поддержке, благосклонности.

навлекатьО неприятностях, беде, опасности.

свататьсяУстар. / о намерении вступить в брак.

Definitions

To try to gain the love or favor of someone.

He spent months courting her with flowers and romantic dinners.

To seek to attract or win over someone or something.

The company is courting investors to fund its new project.

To engage in social activities leading to engagement and marriage.

They courted for two years before getting engaged.

To risk incurring something unpleasant or unwelcome.

By ignoring the warnings, he was courting disaster.

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Antonyms

courtnoun

Definitions

A tribunal presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate in civil and criminal cases.

The court will convene at 10 AM to hear the case.

A place where legal matters are adjudicated.

She spent the day at court, waiting for her case to be called.

An area marked out for a game or sport, such as tennis or basketball.

They reserved a court for their weekly tennis match.

The residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary.

The king held a grand feast at the royal court.

A formal assembly of people summoned for a specific purpose, especially a judicial one.

The court was in session to discuss the new legislation.

A short street, especially a wide one flanked by buildings.

They live on a quiet court in the suburbs.

A quadrangular area, often enclosed by buildings; a courtyard.

The apartments open onto a landscaped court with a central fountain.

courtadjective

Definitions

Relating to a law court or legal proceedings; judicial (used before a noun).

The lawyer filed several court documents before the deadline.

Relating to a royal court or the residence of a sovereign.

The composer specialized in writing elegant court music for the king.