suitor

• Substantiv für einen Mann, der sich um die Zuneigung einer Frau bemüht, oft mit der Absicht zu heiraten; auch allgemein ein Bewerber oder Antragsteller in einem förmlichen Verfahren.

A noun referring to a man who is romantically pursuing or courting a woman, typically with the intention of marriage.

1. Romantic admirerB2formal

   A man who is trying to win the affection or love of a woman, often with the intention of marriage.

   Verehrer

   • The young suitor brought flowers to his beloved every day.
   • In the novel, the heroine had many suitors vying for her hand.
   • Her father disapproved of the suitor's intentions.

   Synonymeadmirerbeauboyfriendpursuerswainwooer

2. Person making an offerC1formal

   A person or organization that makes a formal offer, especially in a business context.

   Bieter

   • The company received a suitor offering to buy its shares.
   • Several suitors have expressed interest in acquiring the startup.
   • The board is considering the proposal from the foreign suitor.

   Synonymeacquirerbidderofferor