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woo
[woo]
verb (used with object)
to seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view to marriage.
Synonyms: , ,to seek to win.
to woo fame.
Synonyms:to invite (consequences, whether good or bad) by one's own action; court.
to woo one's own destruction.
to seek to persuade (a person, group, etc.), as to do something; solicit; importune.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used without object)
to seek the affection or love of someone, usually a woman; court.
He was reminded of his youth when he went wooing.
to solicit favor or approval; entreat.
Further attempts to woo proved useless.
woo
/ ɳː /
verb
to seek the affection, favour, or love of (a woman) with a view to marriage
(tr) to seek after zealously or hopefully
to woo fame
(tr) to bring upon oneself (good or evil results) by one's own action
(tr) to beg or importune (someone)
Other 51Թ Forms
- wooer noun
- wooingly adverb
- unwooed adjective
- ˈɴǴDZ noun
- ˈɴǴǾԲ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of woo1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of woo1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
As chairman, he was given the job of professionalising the party, wooing donors and increasing Reform UK's activist base.
Odile woos the crown prince, but a murder at court forces her to seek out assistance from the muted swan.
Trump is trying to woo foreign investors to the US to boost the American economy, a key focus of his administration in the nearly four months of his second term.
The Coalition hoped promises to cut fuel expenses, improve housing affordability and back small businesses would woo voters concerned about the cost of living.
Its deep roots and establishment status have made it an influential player, wooed by political factions but also needing their support to protect its interests.
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