court (v.) Copy link Outline 1. cŏlo, ui, cultum, 3 (usu. of respectful and sincere attention or marks of respect)2. ambio, 4 (prop. to go round, as in canvassing)3. blandior, 4 (of flattery and coaxing4. pĕto, īvi and ĭi, ītum, 3 (esp. of a suitor)5. observo, 1 (similar to colo, but denoting the inward feeling rather than the outward act) • court (v.): 1. cŏlo, ui, cultum, 3 (usu. of respectful and sincere attention or marks of respect): Cic.: v. to cultivate; respect. 2. ambio, 4 (prop. to go round, as in canvassing): to c. the favour (of a deity) with anxious prayer, numen sollicita prece amb., Hor.: to c. a favour, ambire ut, etc., Suet.: Tac.: v. to canvass. 3. blandior, 4 (of flattery and coaxing: foll. by dat.): v. to flatter. 4. pĕto, īvi and ĭi, ītum, 3 (esp. of a suitor): v. to woo. 5. observo, 1 (similar to colo, but denoting the inward feeling rather than the outward act): v. to respect. Phr.: to c. applause or popularity, captare plausum, Cic.; c. favorem, Quint.; studium populi et favorem aucupari, Flor.: so, gratiam alicujus aucupari, Cic.: studia militum affectare, Tac.