to court
verb/kuɾ.tɨ.ˈʒaɾ/medium
cor·te·jar
Definition
To try to win the love or favor of someone, especially with a view to marriage.
He courted her for a year before proposing.
In the past, suitors would formally court young ladies.
Common collocations
to court a ladyto court someone's favorcourting period
Etymology
Do italiano 'corteggiare'.