woo

UK
/wuː/
US
/wu/

Translations

wooverb
wooed
Past Simple
wooed
Past Participle
wooing
Gerund
UK
/wuː/
US
/wu/
He tried to woo her with flowers and gifts.
Он пытался ухаживать за ней с помощью цветов и подарков.
The company is trying to woo new investors.
Компания пытается добиваться новых инвесторов.
woonoun
woos
pl
UK
/wuː/
US
/wuː/
The knight's woo was evident in his poetry and gifts.
Ухаживание рыцаря было очевидно в его поэзии и подарках.
woointerjection
Used as an exclamation of excitement or to imitate a wailing sound.

Definitions

wooverb
To seek the affection or love of someone, especially with the intention to marry or begin a romantic relationship.
He spent months trying to woo her with flowers and poetry.
To try to gain the favor or support of someone or a group.
The politician is attempting to woo young voters with promises of educational reform.
woonoun
The act of seeking the affection or love of someone, especially with the intent to marry or form a romantic relationship.
His woo was evident in the way he brought her flowers every day.
woointerjection
Used to express excitement, joy, or enthusiastic approval.
Woo! We finally got the funding we needed!
Used to imitate a wailing or hooting sound, as of a ghost, siren, or owl.
The children ran around the yard shouting, "Woo, woo!" like ghosts.