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courtship

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of courtship

the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married

  • a long-married couple who look back on their whirlwind courtship with fondness and laughter
Synonyms of courtship

courting, dating, lovemaking, suit
Words Related to courtship

suit, wooing

affair (also affaire), love affair, romance

betrothal, engagement

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