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Definition court in British English

court verb

verb
/kɔː(r)t/
1

to try to impress or please someone because you want them to help you in some way

Example

politicians courting middle-class voters

Example

Suddenly, she's being courted by newspapers and television reporters every night.

Synonyms and related words
talk the talk charm court
2

to make special efforts to get something that will benefit you

Example

For years they had been courting influence in Britain's major companies.

Example

He courted publicity and then complained about his loss of privacy.

Synonyms and related words
boil the ocean work strive
3

to behave in a way that is likely to bring a bad result

Example

To ignore her advice would be courting disaster.

4

to have a romantic relationship with someone, especially someone that you get married to later

Synonyms and related words
be an item be seeing someone carry on
Definition court in British English

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