To curry favor Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions
  1. to seek to gain favor by flattery or attentions. See Favor, n.
Definitions
  1. see the etymology of Favor, above, to seek to gain favor by flattery, caresses, kindness, or officious civilities.
  2. to seek to gain favor by flattery or attentions. See Favor, n.

Webster 1913