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wooed

VERB

seek as romantic partner

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cultivate pursue solicit

STRONG

address beg caress charm chase court date entreat importune propose rush spark spoon

WEAK

aim for bill and coo butter up curry favor go steady keep company make advances make love press one's suit with run after seek in marriage seek the hand of set one's cap for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

answer disregard repulse

Example Sentences

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UniCredit has wooed Commerzbank shareholders with promises of higher returns by refocusing its activity on the German market to spur faster growth.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

She was met with rapturous crowds and Eisenhower was wooed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Beijing has also intensified its focus on emerging markets in Africa – and been wooed by the likes of Canada.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Diane Keaton, the beloved star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” and “The First Wives Club,” wooed audiences as much as she did her multiple Hollywood boyfriends.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

Once he found us living afloat the black lagoon, Papi wooed Mami back, and we moved to one of Santurce’s busiest avenues.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago