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A form of romantic courtship typically between two individuals with the aim of assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse
“She was so out of touch with dating she didn't have a clue what to wear.”
Method of determining the age of organic materials using the decay of carbon-14
Present participle for to accompany on a social, and typically romantic, rendezvous
“They just notice that you're a Negative Nelly, and believe me, no one wants to date her!”
Present participle for to become old, antiquated or obsolete
“At the time when the book was being written, the subject was in a state of rapid change, and it was obvious that the conclusions would date rapidly.”
Present participle for to mark with a date
“You are then required to date the document and sign it in the presence of two witnesses.”
Present participle for to assign a date to the origin of something, or to determine its age
“There was the possibility that it was a recent tool lying among ancient bones, but the only way to be sure was to date the artifact itself.”
(date from/back to) Present participle for to originate at a particular time, having existed since
“For some, this is a beautiful and early example of the first concepts of graphic design, which would date from the Middle Ages.”
Present participle for to court or seek (someone) as a romantic partner
Present participle for to entertain or invite to a social rendezvous
Present participle for to stamp an official mark to indicate that postage has been paid
Present participle for to accompany and look after or supervise
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