wooer
/ˈwuːər/
noun
- A person who tries to win the affection or love of someone, especially with the intention of marriage.
- The shy wooer brought her a bouquet of roses every week.
- She had many wooers, but none of them truly understood her.
- In the old story, the brave wooer had to complete three tasks to win the princess's hand.
- A person or organization that tries to gain the support, favor, or business of someone.
- Political wooers often promise big changes during election season.
- The company sent a skilled wooer to convince the investors to fund the project.
- As a wooer of new clients, he always brought cookies to meetings.