Apple-polish and Beseech

Apple-polish verb - To use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior.

Beseech and apple-polish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Beseech" instead a verb phrase "Apple-polish".

Beseech verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.

Apple-polish and beseech are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apple-polish" instead a verb "Beseech".