courtship

1. The act of paying court, that is, demonstrating such politeness and respect as is traditionally given at a court (“a formal assembly of a sovereign's retinue”).

   (countable, uncountable)The act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage; hence, the period during which a couple fall in love before their marriage.

   Brautwerbung, Freien, Liebeswerben

   уха́живаниеuxáživanije

   залиця́нняzalycjánnja, жениха́нняženyxánnja, зальо́тиzalʹóty

2. (broadly, countable, uncountable)The behaviour exhibited by an animal to attract a mate.

3. (countable, figuratively, uncountable)The act of trying to solicit a favour or support from someone.

4. (countable, obsolete, uncountable)The ceremonial performance of acts of courtesy to a dignitary, etc.

5. (countable, obsolete, uncountable)Elegance or propriety of manners fitting for a court; courtliness; (by extension) courteous or polite behaviour; courtesy.

6. (obsolete, uncountable)The pursuit of being a courtier, such as exercising diplomacy, finesse, etc.; also, the artifices and intrigues of a court; courtcraft.

1. Their whirlwind courtship quickly led to marriage.

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2. Their love was the result of a long courtship.

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3. Traditionally, men were expected to take the lead in courtship.

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4. The courtship rituals of different species during mating season can be fascinating to observe.

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5. Courtships get interesting when one of the two plays hard to get.

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