court

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of COURT

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

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

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