Woo: meaning, definitions and examples

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woo

[ wuː ]

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romantic

To seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view to marriage.

Synonyms

court, entice, flirt

Examples of usage

She wooed him with her charm.
He was wooing her with flowers and gifts.

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excitement

To try to gain someone's support or approval.

Synonyms

attract, persuade, win over

Examples of usage

The company is wooing investors with promises of high returns.
The politician was wooing voters with his charismatic speeches.

Translations

Translations of the word "woo" in other languages:

🇵🇹 woo

🇮🇳 रिझाना

🇩🇪 umwerben

🇮🇩 merayu

🇺🇦 залицятися

🇵🇱 zalecać się

🇯🇵 求婚する

🇫🇷 courtiser

🇪🇸 cortejar

🇹🇷 kur yapmak

🇰🇷 구애하다

🇸🇦 تودد

🇨🇿 dvořit se

🇸🇰 dvojiť sa

🇨🇳 求婚

🇸🇮 dvoriti se

🇮🇸 biðja

🇰🇿 құдалық жасау

🇬🇪 დაქორწინება

🇦🇿 elçi göndərmək

🇲🇽 cortejar

Word origin

The word 'woo' originated from Old English 'wogian', which meant 'to solicit the affection of a woman with intent to marry'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include seeking favor or approval in various contexts. The term is often associated with courtship and romantic gestures, but can also be used in a more general sense to describe efforts to attract or persuade someone.