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   court·ship

   /ˈkôrtˌSHip/

   noun

   • 1. a period during which a couple develop a romantic relationship, especially with a view to marriage: "he married his wife after a whirlwind courtship" Similar romanceaffairlove affairgoing outgoing steadydatingengagementkeeping company
   • ▪ behavior designed to persuade someone to marry or develop a romantic relationship with one: "he was eventually successful in his patient courtship of Dorothy" Similar wooingcourtingsuitpursuitattentionsadvancesblandishmentsarchaic:addresses
   • ▪ the behavior of male birds and other animals aimed at attracting a mate.
   • ▪ the process of attempting to win a person's favor or support: "the country's courtship of foreign investors"

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