courting

The definition of courting is the process of trying to attract and woo a romantic partner to create a long-term relationship or to marry the partner.

(verb)

  1. When a man brings a woman flowers and candy and tries to woo her, this is an example of courting her.
  2. When two people are dating seriously and may eventually marry, this is an example of a situation where the people are courting.

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