woo

//wuː//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
Visual representation of woo

Verb

wooInfinitive
wooPresent tense
wooedPast tense
wooedPast participle
wooingPresent participle
woosThird-person singular
1

To seek the favor, affection, or love of someone, especially with the intention of marriage or romance.

He wooed her with flowers and love letters.

2

To try to gain the support or custom of someone or something, often through persuasion or flattery.

The company is wooing investors with promises of high returns.