Synonyms for court

Synonyms for (noun) court

Synonyms: court, homage

Definition: respectful deference

Usage: pay court to the emperor

Similar words: deference, respect

Definition: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

Usage: his deference to her wishes was very flattering; be sure to give my respects to the dean


Synonyms: court, courtyard

Definition: an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings

Usage: the house was built around an inner court

Similar words: area

Definition: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function

Usage: the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants


Synonyms: court

Definition: a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played

Usage: players had to reserve a court in advance

Similar words: athletic field, playing area, playing field, field

Definition: a piece of land prepared for playing a game

Usage: the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field


Synonyms: court, courtroom

Definition: a room in which a lawcourt sits

Usage: television cameras were admitted in the courtroom

Similar words: room

Definition: an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

Usage: the rooms were very small but they had a nice view


Synonyms: court

Definition: the residence of a sovereign or nobleman

Usage: the king will visit the duke's court

Similar words: residence

Definition: the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)

Usage: he refused to live in the governor's residence


Synonyms: lawcourt, court, court of justice, court of law

Definition: a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws

Similar words: court, tribunal, judicature

Definition: an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business


Synonyms: motor hotel, motor inn, motor lodge, tourist court, court

Definition: a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area

Similar words: hotel

Definition: a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services


Synonyms: court, royal court

Definition: the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state

Similar words: regime, government, authorities

Definition: the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

Usage: the government reduced taxes; the matter was referred to higher authorities


Synonyms: royal court, court

Definition: the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince

Similar words: entourage, suite, cortege, retinue

Definition: the group following and attending to some important person


Synonyms: court, tribunal, judicature

Definition: an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

Similar words: assembly

Definition: a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose


Synonyms: Margaret Court, Court

Definition: Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)

Similar words: tennis player

Definition: an athlete who plays tennis


Synonyms for (verb) court

Synonyms: court, romance, solicit, woo

Definition: make amorous advances towards

Usage: John is courting Mary

Similar words: move, act

Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel


Synonyms: court

Definition: engage in social activities leading to marriage

Usage: We were courting for over ten years

Similar words: move, act

Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel


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