I . v. a.
Make flat ( in all the senses of the adjective; which see ).
II . v. a.
1.
Compliment, gratify by praise.
2.
Cajole, wheedle, blandish, humor, coax, court, coddle, pay court to, fawn upon, curry favor with, try to win by adulation, make much of.
3.
Encourage by plausible representations, inspire with false hopes.