Lambatin (en. To coax)

lam-ba-tin

Synonyms

to become emotional or show affection

Men get sentimental when they're with their crush.

Ang lambatin ng mga lalaki kapag kasama ang kanilang crush.

to pretend to care

Those who act affectionate seem caring, but have other motives.

Yung mga lambatin na tao, parang nag-aalaga pero may ibang motibo.

to be affectionate towards someone

Even if we only talk once in a while, he's sweet to me.

Kahit minsan lang kami nag-kakausap, lambatin siya sa akin.