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   flat·ter

   /ˈfladər/

   verb

   • 1. lavish insincere praise and compliments upon (someone), especially to further one's own interests: "she was flattering him to avoid doing what he wanted" Similar complimentpraisecommendadmireexpress admiration forpay tribute tosay nice things aboutpay court topay blandishments tofawn onwax lyrical aboutmake much ofcajolehumorblarneyinformal:sweet-talksoft-soapbutter uplay it on thicklay it on with a trowelplay up tosuck up tocrawl tocreep tobe all overfall all overflannelarchaic:blandishrare:laudpanegyrizeOpposite insult
   • ▪ make (someone) feel honored and pleased: "I was very flattered to be given the commission" Similar honorgratifypleasegive pleasure tomake someone pleased/gladdelightgladdeninformal:tickle pinkOpposite offend
   • ▪ make oneself feel pleased by believing something favorable about oneself, typically something that is unfounded: "I flatter myself I'm the best dressed man here"
   • ▪ give an unrealistically favorable impression of: "the portraitist flatters his sitter to the detriment of his art"
   • ▪ (of a color or a style of clothing) make (someone) appear more attractive or to the best advantage: "the muted fuchsia shade flattered her pale skin" Similar suitbecomeset offshow to advantageenhancelook good onlook right onbe appropriate togo well withembellishornamentgracebefitinformal:do something forOpposite clash with
   • ▪ please (the ear or eye): "the beauty of the stone flattered the young clergyman's eyes"

   Word Origin Middle English: perhaps a back-formation from flattery.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLATTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FLATTER definition: 1. to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is…. Learn more.

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   Sep 26, 2024 · The meaning of FLATTER is to praise excessively especially from motives of self-interest. How to use flatter in a sentence.

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   Flatter definition: to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.. See examples of FLATTER used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLATTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. verb. If someone flatters you, they praise you in an exaggerated way that is not sincere, because they want to please you or to persuade you to do something. [disapproval] I knew she was just flattering me. [VERB noun] ...a story of how the president flattered and feted him into taking his side. [VERB noun + into]

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   When you flatter someone, you praise and compliment him or her — but you aren't totally sincere. You flatter your friend by telling her she's the best driver in the world. Because you want her to offer you a ride.

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   1. to praise insincerely, esp in order to win favour or reward. 2. to show to advantage: that dress flatters her. 3. (tr) to make to appear more attractive, etc, than in reality. 4. to play upon or gratify the vanity of (a person): it flatters her to be remembered.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLATTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FLATTER meaning: 1. to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishflatter verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of flatter verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    to say nice things to someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere: The interviewer flattered him about his recent work. be flattered. to feel very pleased and proud: I am flattered to have been given this award. She was flattered by his attention. flatter verb (LOOK ATTRACTIVE)

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    Flatter definition: To compliment excessively and often insincerely, especially in order to win favor.