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

Unsurprisingly, her current focus is the aforementioned Hasan Piker, a man who is no stranger to controversy and has courted plenty of internet feuds of his own.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

But after being courted by McLaren, Verstappen signed a two-year contract extension over the summer break, saying he believed in the Red Bull project and didn't mind putting in the work to turn things around.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

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

Charles was spending time with—and being courted by—three sisters in one family.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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