courted
- 1Simple past tense and past participle of court. Use this form for something that already happened.
He courted her for two years before they married.
The company courted new investors all spring.
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- 2Being chased after by someone who wants love or a romantic relationship.
Like being chased after by someone who really likes you.
She felt courted whenever he sent flowers to her office.
His newly courted sweetheart blushed at the compliment.
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- 3Wanted by many people and actively encouraged.
Like a toy that every kid in the store wants.
The young recruit became a courted prospect for several teams.
Her advice grew more courted with each success at work.
Similarcoveted, sought-after, prized, desired
Oppositeunwanted
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- 4Won over with gifts or attention by people who want your favor.
Like a king surrounded by people offering gifts to win his trust.
The senator seemed courted at every turn by eager donors.
As a wealthy patron, she felt courted by everyone hoping for money.
Similarflattered
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courted is a form of court
court, verb: To try to win someone's love or date them, often hoping to marry. Animals court when trying to attract a mate. Full entry
- Spelling
- court → courted: add -ed
- Sound
- The ending sounds like /ɪd/, an extra syllable.
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Origin
Made from the word "court" plus the ending "-ed".