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woo

1 of 2verb
/wuː/
Forms:woos,wooing,wooed,wooed
1

to seek someone's favor or support

  • The candidate tried to woo undecided voters.
  • He worked hard to woo investors for the project.
  • The company wooed customers with generous discounts.
  • They attempted to woo the committee with a strong proposal.
  • The brand is wooing younger audiences.
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2

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

B2
  • He tried to woo her with flowers and heartfelt letters, hoping to win her heart.
  • She was wooed by his sincerity and dedication to their relationship.
  • In medieval times, knights would woo their ladies with chivalrous deeds and poetry.
  • He spent months trying to woo her with romantic dinners and thoughtful gifts.
  • She was impressed by his efforts to woo her, from handwritten love notes to surprise weekend getaways.