The act of trying to solicit a favour or support from someone.
The behaviour exhibited by an animal to attract a mate.
The act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage; hence, the period during which a couple fall in love before their marriage.
An act of supplicating; a humble request.
The process by which a doctorate at Oxford university is officially requested after a thesis has been approved.
In Ancient Rome, a solemn service or day decreed for giving formal thanks to the gods for victory, etc.
A prayer or entreaty to a god.