courted

Meanings

• Verb

  To seek the favor or approval of (someone) by attentions and courtesies.

  - "He courted her for months before asking for her hand in marriage."
  - "The prince was courting the princess from a neighboring kingdom."

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Synonyms

charm , entrance , romance , solicit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with courted
doted , potted , notated , quoted

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Variants

List of all variants of courted that leads to same result
court , courted , courting , courts

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Forms

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courting, courtes, past tense: courted, courted past participle: courted

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Etymology

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From Old French curter, to keep, guard, protect, from Latin curare, to take care.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'courted' comes from the Old French word 'curter', which means 'to keep, guard, protect'.

2. In medieval Europe, courtship was often conducted through letters and poems exchanged between the prospective couple.

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Related Concepts

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1. Romance: Courtship is often associated with the romantic pursuit of a partner.

2. Courting Dispute: In law, a courting dispute is a dispute that is being considered for trial but has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.

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Culture

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In historical context, courtship was a formal process that involved the exchange of gifts, letters, and visits between the prospective couple and their families. In modern times, courtship has evolved to be more casual and individualized.

How to Memorize "courted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of seeking someone's favor and approval through attentions and courtesies.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'courted' with the idea of seeking someone's hand in marriage or forming a serious relationship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'courted' as 'Courting Others To Engage Relationships Diligently'.

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