What is another word for play up to?
Pronunciation: [plˈe͡ɪ ˈʌp tuː] (IPA) 
"Play up to" is a phrase that means to flatter or try to gain favor with someone by doing things that you think will appeal to them. There are many synonyms for this phrase, including butter up, curry favor, ingratiate oneself, brownnose, sweet-talk, and suck up. All of these phrases essentially mean the same thing - to try to please someone so that they will like you, give you something you want, or treat you favorably. It's important to remember, however, that while these tactics can be effective in certain situations, it's never a good idea to compromise your integrity or sense of self in order to gain someone's approval or favor.
