Court
/kΙΛt/
The meaning and definition of Court, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To risk (a consequence, usually negative).
βHe courted controversy with his frank speeches.β
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To engage in behavior leading to mating.
βThe bird was courting by making an elaborate dance.β
noun
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An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
βThe girls were playing in the court.β
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A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games
βThe local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts.β
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Synonyms
charm entrance romance solicit
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