woo

To try to gain someone’s interest, approval, or support.

• The party hopes to woo young voters.
• The company wooed investors with its ambitious plans.
• Shops are offering discounts to woo customers back.

How to use it: woo someone with something (The airline wooed passengers with cheaper tickets.)

Similar words: court, attract

Common phrases: woo voters, woo customers, woo investors

To try to make someone love you or agree to a romantic relationship.

• He tried to woo her.
• She wooed him with homemade dinners.
• The prince spent months wooing his future wife.

How to use it: woo someone with something (He wooed her with thoughtful gifts.)

Similar words: court

Common phrases: woo someone, woo someone with flowers

A shout showing that you are excited or pleased.

• Woo! We won!
• Woo, that was an amazing ride!
• Woo! I finally passed my test!

Similar words: hooray, yay

Common phrases: woo hoo, woo we won