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COURTING

(noun, verb)
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There are 10 meanings of the word Courting.

Courting - as a noun

A man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

Example: "It was a brief and intense courtship"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
courtship16suit4wooing10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appeal10entreaty11prayer11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Courting - as a verb

To seek to achieve or win.

Example: "He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."

To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

Example: "He courted controversy with his frank speeches."

To try to win a commitment to marry from.

To engage in behavior leading to mating.

Example: "The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."

To attempt to attract.

To attempt to gain alliance with.

To engage in activities intended to win someone's affections.

Example: "She's had a few beaus come courting."

To engage in courtship behavior.

Example: "In this season, you can see many animals courting."

To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.

Example Sentences

"He is courting her with flowers and love letters."
"They were courting for years before they finally got married."
"The singer is currently courting a new record label."
"The company is courting potential investors for their latest project."
"She spends hours every day courting her social media followers."
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Word Game Points

Is COURTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, courting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COURTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is COURTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, courting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COURTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is COURTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, courting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COURTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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