2. c. acc., flatter, And.4.16, X.HG5.1.17, Isoc.4.155, Ephipp.6, etc.; “τὴν πόλιν” Pl.Alc.1.120b: metaph., τὴν κατάποσιν κ. Muson.Fr.18Ap.97 H.:—Pass., to be flattered, be open to flattery, Democr.115, D.8.34, etc.
3. metaph., soften, render mild, Alex. Trall.1.11, al.