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woo
Definitions
1. To try to get the love of; to sue for the affection of; to court (solicitously); to romance.SYNONYMS: bill and coo; butter up; charm; chase; court; curry favor with; curry favor; date; entreat; make advances; make amorous advances towards; make love; pay one's addresses to; press one's suit with; pursue; romance; run after; seek someone's favor; seek the affection of; set one's cap for; solicit; spark; fawn upon.
QUOTE: George Bernard Shaw: ' It is assumed that a woman must wait motionless, until she is wooed. This is how the spider waits for the fly.'
2. To seek in marriage.
SYNONYMS: pay suit to; propose; seek the hand of.
(Abbreviation) What's On Ovington
(Abbreviation) Weighted Options Outstanding
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