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woo

/wuː/

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verb

/wuː/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по завоеванию чьего-либо расположения, привязанности или поддержки, часто с помощью лести или убеждения.

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.

    ruДобиваться расположения

    • 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.

    Synonymscharmcourtcultivateflatterpursueseeksolicit

  2. Make romantic advancesB2formal

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

    ruУхаживать

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

    Synonymschasecourtpursueromanceseek

Forms
  • wooed past participle
  • wooed past simple
  • wooing present participle
  • woos third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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