Synonyms of woos

woos

verb

present tense third-person singular of woo

as in invites

to act so as to make (something) more likely

his attempts to woo approval from working-class voters has not met with much success

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invites
• seeks
• tempts
• courts
• looks for
• asks (for)
• flirts (with)
• fishes (for)
• provokes
• hunts
• searches
• angles (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of woos

There was a very enthusiastic response to the movie in the room, with Cruz and Bardem sharing hugs during the applause and woos from the crowd. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026