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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Juan, who was a field worker and cook at a Chinese restaurant at the time, wooed and married Michelle, who was then a Lowe’s cashier, there after meeting in 2008.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

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

The initial campaign, launched in spring of 2025, wooed prospective members by offering easy, at home cancellations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

A backlash over his reliance on an AI-generated campaign video, as his opponents actively wooed voters on the ground, saw him rush north on his return home.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

She wooed him with her sweetest words and looks, but Glaucus would have none of her.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton