butter
Pronunciation: [ˈbʌtər]
Word
Context: "food"
(noun) a yellowish fat made from cream. It's used for cooking, spreading on bread, or making things taste better.
Example
I love spreading butter on my toast in the morning.
Example
He doesn't like butter on his vegetables.
Example
Do you want butter on your popcorn?
Context: "cooking"
(verb) to spread butter on something, usually food. Like when you take a knife and put butter on a slice of bread.
Example
She butters her bread before adding jam.
Example
He never butters his bagel; he prefers it plain.
Example
Will you butter the muffins before serving them?
Context: "manipulation"
(verb) to flatter someone to gain favor or an advantage. It’s like being very nice to someone so they help you.
Example
She buttered up her teacher to get extra help on the project.
Example
He didn't try to butter up his boss; he was honest instead.
Example
Are you going to butter him up before asking for a favor?
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