courtship
US /ˈkɔrtˌʃɪp,ˈkort-/
・UK /ˈkɔ:tʃɪp/
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other
- The behavior of male animals directed toward a female for the purpose of encouraging her to mate.
- Efforts to gain someone's support or favor.
- The act or period of time during which a man and woman develop a romantic relationship, especially with a view to marriage.
noun
- Animal's showy actions to attract a sexual partner
- A couple's romantic relationship before marrying