court
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Middle English; From the Old French cort, from the Latin cohors, cohort- "yard or retinue." The verb is influenced by the Old Italian corteare and the Old French courtoyer.
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verb
Antonymsattractcharmcultivateenticeinvite
verb
Definitioncondemndenydispleaseignore
verbto seek the affections of; woo
verbA) His plans to court the girl he admired were working so far. B) She was tired of playing games and wished that her crush would court her.