courting

Plural: courtings

Noun

• a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
• courtship; amorous advances

Verb

• make amorous advances towards
  • "John is courting Mary"
• seek someone's favor
• engage in social activities leading to marriage
  • "We were courting for over ten years"
• present participle and gerund of court

Synonyms

court, courtship, romance, solicit, suit, woo, wooing