woo

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по завоеванию чьего-либо расположения, привязанности или поддержки, часто с помощью лести или убеждения.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de ganarse el favor, el afecto o el apoyo de alguien, a menudo mediante halagos o persuasión.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de gagner la faveur, l'affection ou le soutien de quelqu'un, souvent par la flatterie ou la persuasion.deVerb, das bezeichnet, jemandes Zuneigung, Gunst oder Unterstützung zu gewinnen, oft durch Schmeichelei oder Überredung; auch: um jemanden werben, besonders um eine romantische Beziehung anzubahnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de conquistar o afeto, a simpatia ou o apoio de alguém, frequentemente por meio de bajulação ou persuasão.zh动词，指通过讨好、奉承或劝说等方式争取某人的好感、爱慕或支持。arفعل 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.

1. Seek favor or support B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruДобиваться расположенияesBuscar favor o apoyofrChercher à gagner les faveursdeUmwerbenptBuscar apoio ou simpatiazh争取支持arاستمالة

   Синонимы: charmcourtcultivateflatterpursueseeksolicit

2. Make romantic advances B2 formal

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

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

   ruУхаживатьesCortejarfrFaire la courdeUmwerbenptCortejarzh追求arيتودد

   Синонимы: chasecourtpursueromanceseek

• wooed past participle
• wooed past simple
• wooing present participle
• woos third person singular