courted
adjective C2- Romantically pursued; wooed.
- Enticed by attractions from those who wish one's favor or attention.
- Encouraged; sought-after.
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Had you not been really amiable you would have hated me for it: but in spite of the pains you took to disguise yourself, your feelings were always noble and just; and in your heart you thoroughly despised the persons who so assiduously courted you.
Pleased with the preference of one, and offended by the neglect of the other, on the very beginning of our acquaintance, I have courted prepossession and ignorance, and driven reason away where either were concerned.
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