1. to praise beyond the truth: purihin (nang labis-labis)
2. to flatter with the intention of obtaining a favor: maglangis, mambola, bolahin
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lowland
n.
land that is lower and flatter than the neighboring country: kapatagan, kababaan
bola
Sp n.
ball mambola, bolahin (mang-:-in)
v.
to flatter, to jest, to put someone on. Nambola siya ng husto. He flattered (someone) a lot.
puri
v.
(-um-) mamuri, purihin (mang-:-in) to praise, to compliment, to flatter. Ang mamuri ay mas magaling kaysa mamintas. To praise is better than to criticize.