Meaning of the word woo in English

What does woo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

woo

US /wuː/

UK /wuː/

try to gain the love of (someone), especially with a view to marriage

Example:

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He tried to woo her with flowers and chocolates.

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He spent months wooing his future wife.

Synonym:

court romance seduce charm pursue

seek the support of

Example:

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The party is trying to woo voters with promises of tax cuts.

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Companies often woo top talent with attractive benefits packages.

Synonym:

attract entice lure persuade solicit