Main entry: 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
Main entry: take in, take up, suck, suck up, imbibe, draw, soak up, sop up, absorb
Definition: take in, also metaphorically
Usage: The sponge absorbs water well; She drew strength from the minister's words
Main entry: 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