wooing

woo  (w)

v. wooed, woo·ing, woos

v.tr.

1. To seek the affection of with intent to romance.

2.

a. To seek to achieve; try to gain.

b. To tempt or invite.

3. To entreat, solicit, or importune.

v.intr.

To court a woman.

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[Middle English wowen, from Old English wgian.]

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wooer n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

wooing - a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship" courting, courtship, suit appeal, entreaty, prayer - earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm" bundling - a onetime custom during courtship of unmarried couples occupying the same bed without undressing