Woo

Pronunciation: /wuː/

Definitions of woo

verb to seek the affection or love of someone, typically with the intention of establishing a romantic relationship

Example Sentences

A1 He tried to woo her with flowers and chocolates.

A2 The singer wooed the audience with her beautiful voice.

B1 The company is trying to woo new customers with special discounts.

B2 The politician wooed voters with promises of lower taxes and better healthcare.

C1 The CEO successfully wooed investors with a detailed business plan.

C2 The diplomat used his charm to woo foreign leaders into signing the peace agreement.

Examples of woo in a Sentence

formal The company tried to woo potential investors with a detailed presentation.

informal He's been trying to woo her with flowers and chocolates.

slang I heard he's been trying to woo her with some smooth talk.

figurative The singer's performance was so captivating, it seemed to woo the entire audience.

Grammatical Forms of woo

• past tense: wooed
• plural: woos
• comparative: more woo
• superlative: most woo
• present tense: woos
• future tense: will woo
• perfect tense: have wooed
• continuous tense: is wooing
• singular: woos
• positive degree: woo
• infinitive: to woo
• gerund: wooing
• participle: wooed

Origin and Evolution of woo

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'woo' originated from the Old English word 'wogian' meaning 'to solicit the affection of someone, especially with the intent of marriage'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'woo' has expanded to include any efforts to gain the favor or approval of someone, not just in a romantic context.