coo
verb (used without object)
to utter or imitate the soft, murmuring sound characteristic of doves.
cooed
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past participleof coo.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof coo.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
cooverb (used without object)to utter or imitate the soft, murmuring sound characteristic of doves.
Example Sentences
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We may have collectively cooed over The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s televised 2018 marriage ceremony, but that is a once-in-a-lifetime extravaganza that decidedly will not repeat.
From Salon ● Jan. 5, 2024
They cooed over Arias’ daughter, Mia, who had learned to walk in her Salinas home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
He suckled readily, smiled and cooed, charmed his mother.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
“Welcome,” Amanda cooed, sweeping Maggie into a hug.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2023
“Such a self-righteous young man,” she cooed, and he poked her leg.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
