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flatter
1[ flat-er ]
verb (used with object)
- to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- to praise or compliment insincerely, effusively, or excessively:
She flatters him by constantly praising his books.
- to represent favorably; gratify by falsification:
The portrait flatters her.
- to show to advantage:
a hairstyle that flatters the face.
- to play upon the vanity or susceptibilities of; cajole, wheedle, or beguile:
They flattered him into contributing heavily to the foundation.
- to please or gratify by compliments or attentions:
I was flattered by their invitation.
- to feel satisfaction with (oneself), especially with reference to an accomplishment, act, or occasion:
He flattered himself that the dinner had gone well.
- to beguile with hope; encourage prematurely, falsely, etc.
verb (used without object)
- to use flattery.
flatter
2[ flat-er ]
noun
- a person or thing that makes something flat.
- a flat-faced blacksmith's tool, laid on a forging and struck with a hammer to smooth the surface of the forging.
- a drawplate with a flat orifice for drawing flat metal strips, as for watch springs.
flatter
1/ ˈڱæə /
verb
- to praise insincerely, esp in order to win favour or reward
- to show to advantage
that dress flatters her
- tr to make to appear more attractive, etc, than in reality
- to play upon or gratify the vanity of (a person)
it flatters her to be remembered
- tr to beguile with hope; encourage, esp falsely
this success flattered him into believing himself a champion
- tr to congratulate or deceive (oneself)
I flatter myself that I am the best
flatter
2/ ˈڱæə /
noun
- a blacksmith's tool, resembling a flat-faced hammer, that is placed on forged work and struck to smooth the surface of the forging
- a die with a narrow rectangular orifice for drawing flat sections
Derived Forms
- ˈڱٳٱԲ, adverb
- ˈڱٳٱ, noun
- ˈڱٳٱ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ڱ·ٱ·· adjective
- ڱ·ٱ· noun
- un·ڱ·ٱ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of flatter1
Word History and Origins
Origin of flatter1
Example Sentences
“I can’t help but wonder whether my frequent, and less than flattering, public comments regarding their president and his administration played a role,” he wrote.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said hills are particularly prone to wildfires because the fire can spread far quicker uphill than on flatter ground.
Play well at Doral and top stars are entitled to feel they can compete anywhere - even if it is a considerably flatter layout than the home of the Masters.
In turn, he has flattered Putin and largely given in to the Russian president's demands.
He switched to the kind of flattering language Trump demands and agreed to an American plan for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
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