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Vocabulary Entry
courtship
|noun • verb
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noun
The period during which a couple develops a romantic relationship with each other.
Example Sentences
"Their courtship lasted for several months before they got engaged."
"In his courtship of her, he wrote her many love letters."
"The courtship rituals of some birds are quite elaborate."
V
verb
To seek the affections or favor of someone in a romantic way.
Example Sentences
"He decided to court her with flowers and sweet messages."
"In the past, young men would court women through formal visits."
"She was courted by several suitors during the dance."