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flatter

释义

flatter

verb transitive

UK /ˈflætə(r)/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	flatter
he/she/it	flatters
present participle	flattering
past tense	flattered
past participle	flattered

1
to praise someone in order to get something that you want, especially in a way that is not sincere
You’re trying to flatter me, and it won’t work.
Synonyms and related words
Bribery and manipulation
be on the take
blackmail
bribe
Synonyms and related words
To praise someone or something
praise
congratulate
compliment
2
if something flatters you, it makes you look good when you use or wear it
Synonyms and related words
To make someone or something more attractive
decorate
adorn
enhance

phrases

don’t flatter yourself

flatter yourself

flatter

verb transitive

US /ˈflætər/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	flatter
he/she/it	flatters
present participle	flattering
past tense	flattered
past participle	flattered

1
to praise someone in order to get something that you want, especially in a way that is not sincere
You’re trying to flatter me, and it won’t work.
Synonyms and related words
Bribery and manipulation
be on the take
blackmail
bribe
Synonyms and related words
To praise someone or something
praise
congratulate
compliment
2
if something flatters you, it makes you look good when you use or wear it
Synonyms and related words
To make someone or something more attractive
decorate
adorn
enhance

phrases

don’t flatter yourself

flatter yourself

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