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courting

/ˈkɔːtɪŋ/

/ˈkɔrtɪŋ/

Translations

courtingnoun

ухаживание

The bird's courting display was fascinating to watch.

Ухаживание птицы было увлекательно наблюдать.

Additional translations

Synonyms

suitor's attention

courtinggerund / present participle

/ˈkɔː.tɪŋ/

/ˈkɔr.tɪŋ/

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

courtverb

courting

Gerund

courted

Past Simple

courted

Past Participle

courting

Gerund

/kɔːt/

/kɔrt/

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.

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Definitions

courtingnoun

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.

courtinggerund / present participle

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

The courting male peacock displayed his vibrant feathers.

courtverb

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.