court

court

verb

Definition of COURT

1

to act so as to make (something) more likely <you're courting disaster if you keep playing with matches>

Synonyms ask (for), flirt (with), invite, woo

Related Words angle (for), fish (for); hunt, search, seek; provoke, tempt

Phrases look for

2

to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage <they courted for a year before getting married>

Synonyms date

Related Words attend, gallant, romance, spark, woo; escort, see, take out; go out, step out

Phrases go steady, keep company, make love