dating
ˈdeɪtɪŋ
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Definition of dating - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
couple statuscurrently in a romantic relationship
  • They are a dating couple.
courting romantic
2.
matchmakingrelated to finding a romantic partner
  • She joined a dating app to meet new people.
courting romantic

Noun

1.
romantic meetingsprocess of going on dates with someone
  • She was new to the dating scene after her breakup..
courting seeing
2.
scienceTECH.estimation of age using scientific methodsTECH.
  • Carbon dating is used to determine the age of fossils.
chronology
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Images of dating

  • dating: process of going on dates with someone
    process of going on dates with someone

Expressions with dating

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date between two people who have not met before
They met through blind dating and hit it off immediately.
business that arranges meetings between people seeking romantic relationships
He signed up with a dating agency to find his soulmate.
person you are romantically involved with
She introduced her dating partner to her family.
dating using video technology for interaction
They met through a video dating app.
website where people look for romantic partners and arrange meetings
They met on a dating site three years ago.
professional giving guidance to build skills for meeting romantic partners
She hired a dating coach to feel confident before meeting new people.

Origin of dating

Middle English, date (to assign a date)

Terms with dating included in their meaning

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dating
female partner in a romantic relationship
dating
invite someone to go on a date
dating
invite someone to go on a date
dating
be in a romantic relationship with someone
dating
spend time together as a couple in a romantic way
dating
said when something makes you lose interest or attraction
relationship
person met through an online dating site
dating outlook
holding strong affection for romance and a hopeful view of love

Examples of dating in a sentence

  • A dating duo was seen at the park.
  • The dating scene in the city was vibrant.
  • He gave her dating advice before the big date.
  • Online dating has become very popular.
  • Dating can be challenging in a busy city.
  • Radiometric dating helps in understanding geological formations.

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  1. French:en couple, fréquentations, ...
  2. German:in einer Beziehung, Dating, ...
  3. Italian:fidanzato, appuntamenti, ...
  4. Spanish:en una relación, citas, ...
  5. Portuguese:namorando, namoro, ...
  6. Chinese:正在交往的, 约会, ...
  7. Japanese:付き合っている, デート, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرْتَبِط, المُوَاعَدَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:יוֹצֵא, דֵּייטִינְג, ...
  10. Russian:встречающаяся, свидания, ...
  11. Ukrainian:у стосунках, зустрічання, ...
  12. Hindi:रिश्ते में, प्रेमालाप, ...
date
deɪt

Definition of date - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
calendarspecific day when an event happens
  • The concert date is set for June 5th.
day occasion
2.
romanceromantic meeting with someone
  • They went on a date last night.
rendezvous tryst
3.
companionperson you meet for romance
  • She was his date for the wedding.
4.
foodsweet fruit that grows on a tall palm tree
  • I love eating dates as a snack.
berry drupe fruit

Verb

1.
documentationtr.write the day on a documenttr.
  • She dated the letter before sending it.
log note record
2.
romantictr.go out with someone romanticallytr.
  • They have been dating for six months.
court woo
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Images of date

  • date: sweet fruit that grows on a tall palm tree
    sweet fruit that grows on a tall palm tree

Expressions with date

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date where two couples participate together
We went on a double date to the movies.
date that costs little money
We went for a walk in the park, it was a cheap date.
explore different romantic relationships
He wanted to date around to find the right person.
up until now or the present time
This is the best movie I have seen to date.
make something current or modern
We need to bring the software up to date.
originate from a specific time in the past
The castle dates back to the 12th century.

Origin of date

Latin, datum (given)

Examples of date in a sentence

  • The date of the meeting was changed.
  • She has a date with her favorite author at the book signing.
  • He asked her out on a date to the new restaurant.
  • My date arrived early for dinner.
  • He brought his date to the gallery opening.
  • Dates are often used in Middle Eastern desserts.

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  1. French:date, dater, ...
  2. German:Datum, datieren, ...
  3. Italian:data, datare, ...
  4. Spanish:fecha, fechar, ...
  5. Portuguese:data, datar, ...
  6. Chinese:日期, 标注日期, ...
  7. Japanese:日付, 日付を記入する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَارِيخ, أَرَّخَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּאֲרִיךְ, לְתַאֲרֵךְ, ...
  10. Russian:дата, поставить дату, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дата, поставити дату, ...
  12. Hindi:तारीख, तारीख डालना, ...

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