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Suck Up (Verb)

Meaning 1

Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Toady
  • Truckle
  • Kowtow
  • Kotow
  • Fawn
  • Bootlick

Hypernyms

  • Blandish
  • Flatter

Hyponyms

  • Curry Favor
  • Court Favour
  • Curry Favour
  • Court Favor

Meaning 2

Ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

  • Cotton Up
  • Play Up
  • Sidle Up
  • Cozy Up
  • Shine Up

Hypernyms

  • Ingratiate

Meaning 3

Take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Absorb
  • Suck
  • Sop Up
  • Imbibe
  • Take Up
  • Soak Up
  • Draw
  • Take In

Hyponyms

  • Mop Up
  • Sponge Up
  • Wipe Up
  • Blot
  • Mop
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