woo β to try to persuade someone to love you or to do something for you
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to try to persuade someone to love you or to do something for you
Pronunciation (IPA): /wu/
Example Sentences
- The politician tried to woo young voters with promises of free pizza.
- Companies woo talented employees with flexible work schedules.
- He tried to woo his crush by learning to play her favorite song on guitar.
woo
VERB[/wu/]
to try to persuade someone to love you or to do something for you
He tries to woo her with roses, poetry, and a clumsy serenade outside her window.
Woo with something new, and keep it true!
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π³Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English wΕgian, meaning 'to court' or 'to seek the affection of.' The word evolved during the medieval period, particularly associated with the romantic tradition of knights courting noblewomen, and has retained its meaning of pursuing someone's love or favor.
Breakdown
Old English wΕgian (to court, woo) β Modern English woo. The root wΕg- relates to courting behavior, with the -ian suffix characteristic of Old English verbs.
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βThe politician tried to woo young voters with promises of free pizza.β
βCompanies woo talented employees with flexible work schedules.β
βHe tried to woo his crush by learning to play her favorite song on guitar.β
βThe restaurant wooed customers back with a 'sorry we burned your pizza' discount.β
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