Courted

verb

1. To seek to achieve or win.

   "He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."

2. To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

   "He courted controversy with his frank speeches."

3. To try to win a commitment to marry from.
4. To engage in behavior leading to mating.

   "The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."

5. To attempt to attract.