courtship
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ʃɪp, ˈkoʊrt- noun
1.
the wooing of one person by another.
2.
the period during which such wooing takes place.
3.
solicitation of favors, applause, etc.
4.
Ethology. behavior in animals that occurs before and during mating, often including elaborate displays.
5.
Obsolete. courtly behavior; courtesy; gallantry.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act, period, or art of seeking the love of someone with intent to marry |
| 2. | the seeking or soliciting of favours |
| 3. | obsolete courtly behaviour |
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Example sentences
Males visited the sites and displayed courtship behavior, hoping to attract females.
Images of human-machine courtship are omnipresent in pop culture.
The courtship was quick and the relationship was more than anyone could imagine it would be.
Get a close-up view of the bizarre, sometimes painful, courtship rituals of dragonflies in this feature.
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