woo
Translation
to woo, to court, to seek the support of
Examples
He tried to woo her with poems.
He tried to woo her with poems.
The company is trying to woo customers with discounts.
The company is trying to woo customers with discounts.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to try to gain the love of someone He tried to woo her with poems.
((sb./sth.)) to try to gain the support of someone/something The company is trying to woo customers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: court, pursue, charm; Antonyms: reject, spurn
Etymology
From Old English 'wōgian', meaning 'to court, woo'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone calling 'Woooo!' to get attention. It can be used for romantic pursuit or for winning over customers.