Courted
/ˈkɔːrtɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of court, meaning to try to win or gain favor, especially in a legal or formal context.
The attorney courted the jury's sympathy during closing arguments.
Forms
- court
- courting
- courts
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Commentary
As an inflected form, 'courted' does not require separate substantive definitions beyond those found under 'court.'
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