courted Definition
- 1to try to win the love or affection of someone, especially with a view to marriage
- 2to pay attention to and flatter someone in order to get something that you want
Using courted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "courted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He courted her for months before she finally agreed to go out with him.
Example
The company was being courted by several potential buyers.
Example
The politician was accused of courting the wealthy donors for campaign contributions.
courted Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with courted
court disaster
to do something that is very likely to have bad consequences
Example
By not preparing for the hurricane, they were courting disaster.
Example
The case will be decided in a court of law.
hold court
to be surrounded by people who are listening to you talk, especially because they admire you
Example
The professor held court after his lecture, answering questions from students.
Origins of courted
from Old French 'cort', meaning 'a court'
Summary: courted in Brief
The verb 'courted' [kawrt] means to try to win someone's love or affection, often with the intention of marriage, or to pay attention to someone in order to get something. Examples include 'He courted her for months before she finally agreed to go out with him,' and 'The company was being courted by several potential buyers.' 'Courted' can also be used in phrases like 'court disaster,' meaning to do something that is very likely to have bad consequences.
