courted

VERB

fawn over, pay attention to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attract charm cultivate entice invite please praise propose pursue seek solicit sue woo

STRONG

allure beseech bid bootlick captivate chase date entreat flatter follow gallant grovel importune serenade spark spoon sweetheart

WEAK

ask in marriage curry favor go out with go steady go together go with keep company with make love to make overture make time with pander to pay addresses to pay court to pop the question run after seek the hand of set one's cap take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

condemn deny displease ignore neglect refuse reject repel repulse turn off

STRONG

offend

WEAK

disregard

Example Sentences

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courted

Of all the politicians Navatek courted under Kao’s leadership, Collins was its most important patron.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

He courted controversy shortly after taking over the association by changing its name, its logo and starting a partnership with Gazprom that turned the state-owned gas giant into the body’s biggest sponsor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

It is not the first time Dean has courted controversy for his media statements.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Another NFL player being courted by Kiffin, however, saw action, however.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

It was not that Morgause courted invisibility—indeed, she would have detested it, because she was beautiful.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White