initiate courtship

Frequency: 4.01.5 per million words

To begin the process of courtship, often used in a formal or scientific context (e.g., animal behavior).

courtshipVERB + NOUN

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initiate

Examples (10)

  • The male bird will initiate courtship with an elaborate dance.
  • In spring, animals typically initiate courtship behaviors.
  • The researcher observed how the species would initiate courtship rituals.
  • Males often initiate courtship by displaying bright plumage.
  • The documentary showed how peacocks initiate courtship displays.
  • Scientists study how different species initiate courtship processes.
  • The wildlife guide explained how wolves initiate courtship behaviors.
  • Marine biologists watched dolphins initiate courtship swimming patterns.
  • The nature program demonstrated how birds initiate courtship songs.
  • Zoologists documented when primates typically initiate courtship activities.