suck up

Verb
  1. Take in, also metaphorically (synset 201541851)
    "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
    subtypes:
    same as: absorb, draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, take in, take up
  2. Ingratiate oneself to;
    Often with insincere behavior (synset 201808720)
    "She is playing up to the chairman"
    is a type of: ingratiate - gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
    same as: cotton up, cozy up, play up, shine up, sidle up
  3. Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering (synset 200882499)
    "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
    is a type of: blandish, flatter - praise somewhat dishonestly
    subtypes: court favor, court favour, curry favor, curry favour - seek favor by fawning or flattery
    same as: bootlick, fawn, kotow, kowtow, toady, truckle

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