Answer:

flatters

Answer	Crossword Clue
FLATTERS	Portrays favorably
FLATTERS	Pleases the eye, ear, etc.
FLATTERS	Portrays too favorably.

FLATTERS	Blandishes
FLATTERS	Butters up

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.