Synonyms: fawn, suck up, toady, truckle, bootlick, kotow, kowtow
Definition: try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
Usage: He is always kowtowing to his boss
Synonyms: cotton up, cozy up, suck up, shine up, sidle up, play up
Definition: ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
Usage: She is playing up to the chairman
Similar words: ingratiate
Definition: gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts