pay one's addresses
Definitions
Of a man, to make respectful approaches to a woman with a view to courting her romantically.
Examples
““I would be glad to know⟳, whether this maid was in your service at the time you mention⟳ when Signor Zeluco paid his addresses to you?””
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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