curry
verb/ˈkɜri/
Frequency rank: #4,422 most common English word
Meaning
to seek to gain approval or goodwill through flattery or devoted effort.
Example sentence
She decided to curry favor with her boss by staying late to finish the project.
Synonyms & related words
- flatter
- ingratiate
- court
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