suck up
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Definitions
Verb
take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister''s words"
Verb
ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman"
Verb
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
Synonyms
absorb
bootlick
cotton up
cozy up
draw
fawn
imbibe
kotow
kowtow
play up
shine up
sidle up
soak up
sop up
suck
take in
take up
toady
truckle