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Phrasal verbs starting with "butter"

3 phrasal verbs use this verb

butter down
C1

To spread butter across the surface of something, especially in a downward or covering motion.

butter out
C1

To spread butter evenly over a surface, smoothing it out; a rare and marginal cooking term.

butter up
B2

To flatter or praise someone excessively in order to get something from them.