flatter
verb/bɐʒulˈaɾ/medium
ba·ju·lar
Definition
To praise or compliment excessively and self-servingly, usually to gain favors.
He is always flattering the director in hopes of a promotion. / I don't like people who flatter others just out of self-interest.
Common collocations
to flatter the bossto flatter the powerfulto flatter with false praise
Etymology
Do latim 'basiulari' (beijar), por influência de 'bajulus' (portador).