woo

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على محاولة كسب ودّ شخص أو عاطفته أو دعمه، غالبًا بالإطراء أو الإقناع أو التلطّف. ومن معانيه أيضًا التودّد إلى امرأة لطلب الزواج منها.

A verb used to indicate the act of seeking the favor, affection, or support of someone, often through flattery or persuasion.

1. Seek favor or supportB2formal

   To try to gain the favor, support, or approval of someone, often through persuasion or flattery.

   استمالة

   • The politician wooed voters with promises of tax cuts.
   • The company is trying to woo new investors with a strong business plan.
   • She wooed the committee with her passionate speech.

   المرادفاتcharmcourtcultivateflatterpursueseeksolicit

2. Make romantic advancesB2formal

   To try to persuade someone to love you or to date you, often with romantic gestures.

   يتودد

   • He wooed her with flowers and poetry.
   • The young man spent months wooing his sweetheart.
   • She was wooed by his charm and sincerity.

   المرادفاتchasecourtpursueromanceseek