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flatter
flat·ter 1 F0172200 (flăt′ər)v. flat·tered, flat·ter·ing, flat·ters v.tr.1. To compliment excessively and often insincerely, especially in order to win favor.2. To please or gratify the vanity of: "What really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering" (George Bernard Shaw).3. a. To portray favorably: a photograph that flatters its subject.b. To show off becomingly or advantageously.v.intr. To practice flattery.
[Middle English flateren, from Old French flater, of Germanic origin; see plat- in Indo-European roots.]
flat′ter·er n.flat′ter·ing·ly adv.
flat·ter 2 F0172200 (flăt′ər)n.1. A flat-faced swage or hammer used by blacksmiths.2. A die plate for flattening metal into strips, as in the manufacture of watch springs.flatter (ˈflætə) vb1. to praise insincerely, esp in order to win favour or reward2. to show to advantage: that dress flatters her. 3. (tr) to make to appear more attractive, etc, than in reality4. to play upon or gratify the vanity of (a person): it flatters her to be remembered. 5. (tr) to beguile with hope; encourage, esp falsely: this success flattered him into believing himself a champion. 6. (tr) to congratulate or deceive (oneself): I flatter myself that I am the best. [C13: probably from Old French flater to lick, fawn upon, of Frankish origin] ˈflatterable adj ˈflatterer n ˈflatteringly adv
flatter (ˈflætə) n1. (Tools) a blacksmith's tool, resembling a flat-faced hammer, that is placed on forged work and struck to smooth the surface of the forging2. (Tools) a die with a narrow rectangular orifice for drawing flat sectionsflat•ter1 (ˈflæt ər)
v.t. 1. to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention. 2. to praise or compliment insincerely, effusively, or excessively. 3. to represent favorably, esp. too favorably: The portrait flatters her. 4. to show to advantage: a hairstyle that flatters the face. 5. to please or gratify by compliments or attentions: I was flattered by the invitation. 6. to feel satisfaction with (oneself), sometimes mistakenly. 7. to beguile with hope; encourage prematurely, falsely, etc. v.i. 8. to use flattery. [1175–1225; Middle English: to float, flutter, fawn upon, Old English floterian to float, flutter] flat′ter•a•ble, adj. flat′ter•er, n. flat′ter•ing•ly, adv. flat•ter2 (ˈflæt ər)
n. a flat-faced blacksmith's tool used to smooth the surface of the forging. [1705–15] flatter
Past participle: flattered
Gerund: flattering
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| I flatter | | you flatter | | he/she/it flatters | | we flatter | | you flatter | | they flatter |
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| I flattered | | you flattered | | he/she/it flattered | | we flattered | | you flattered | | they flattered |
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| I am flattering | | you are flattering | | he/she/it is flattering | | we are flattering | | you are flattering | | they are flattering |
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| I have flattered | | you have flattered | | he/she/it has flattered | | we have flattered | | you have flattered | | they have flattered |
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| I was flattering | | you were flattering | | he/she/it was flattering | | we were flattering | | you were flattering | | they were flattering |
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| I had flattered | | you had flattered | | he/she/it had flattered | | we had flattered | | you had flattered | | they had flattered |
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| I will flatter | | you will flatter | | he/she/it will flatter | | we will flatter | | you will flatter | | they will flatter |
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| I will have flattered | | you will have flattered | | he/she/it will have flattered | | we will have flattered | | you will have flattered | | they will have flattered |
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| I will be flattering | | you will be flattering | | he/she/it will be flattering | | we will be flattering | | you will be flattering | | they will be flattering |
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| I have been flattering | | you have been flattering | | he/she/it has been flattering | | we have been flattering | | you have been flattering | | they have been flattering |
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| I will have been flattering | | you will have been flattering | | he/she/it will have been flattering | | we will have been flattering | | you will have been flattering | | they will have been flattering |
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| I had been flattering | | you had been flattering | | he/she/it had been flattering | | we had been flattering | | you had been flattering | | they had been flattering |
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| I would flatter | | you would flatter | | he/she/it would flatter | | we would flatter | | you would flatter | | they would flatter |
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| I would have flattered | | you would have flattered | | he/she/it would have flattered | | we would have flattered | | you would have flattered | | they would have flattered |
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. |  flatter - praise somewhat dishonestly blandishsoft-soap - use flattering talk on somebodypraise - express approval of; "The parents praised their children for their academic performance"adulate - flatter in an obsequious mannerstroke - treat gingerly or carefully; "You have to stroke the boss"bootlick, kotow, toady, truckle, kowtow, fawn, suck up - try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"brown-nose, butter up - flatter with the intention of getting somethingdisparage, belittle, pick at - express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts" |
flatterverb1. praise, compliment, pander to, sweet-talk (informal), court, humour, puff, flannel (Brit. informal), fawn, cajole, lay it on (thick) (slang), wheedle, inveigle, soft-soap (informal), butter up, blandish I knew he was just flattering me.2. suit, become, enhance, set off, embellish, do something for, show to advantage Orange flatters those with golden skin tones.flatterverb1. To compliment excessively and ingratiatingly:adulate, blandish, butter up, honey, slaver.Informal: soft-soap, sweet-talk.2. To look good on or with:become, enhance, suit.Idiom: put in the best light.Translationsflatter (ˈflӕtə) verb1. to praise too much or insincerely. Flatter him by complimenting him on his singing. 奉承 奉承2. to show, describe etc someone or something as being better than someone etc really is. The photograph flatters him. 勝過(真人/實物)的描述 胜过3. to be pleased to say about (oneself) (that one can do something). I flatter myself that I can speak French perfectly. 自以為 自以为ˈflatterer noun 拍馬屁的人，奉承者 拍马屁的人，奉承者 ˈflattery noun insincere praise. 阿諛之辭，場面話 恭维话，捧场话 flatter
flatter (oneself)To hold a vain, self-congratulatory, and exaggeratedly high opinion of oneself and/or one's achievements. Yeah, don't flatter yourself—she only asked you out to dinner because she wants to ask you about your brother. Gaston likes to flatter himself that he's the best man in town, but everyone knows he's just a pompous jerk.See also: flatterflatter to deceiveTo seem better or more promising than someone or something really is. A: "I can't believe that team didn't make the playoffs after starting the season so well." B: "I guess they just flattered to deceive."See also: deceive, flatterflatter (one's) figureTo fit one's body well and make it look especially attractive, as of clothing. You look gorgeous—that dress really flatters your figure!See also: figure, flatterflatter one's figureFig. [for clothing] to make one look thin or to make one's figure look better than it is. The lines of this dress really flatter your figure. The trousers had a full cut that flattered Maria's figure.See also: figure, flatterflatter oneselfBe gratified vainly by one's own achievement; exaggerate one's good points. For example, He flattered himself that his presentation at the sales conference was a success, or She flattered herself that she was by far the best skater at the rink. This usage is often put negatively, as in Don't flatter yourself-we haven't won the contract yet. [Late 1500s] See also: flatterflatter to deceive encourage on insufficient grounds and cause disappointment. 1913 Field Two furlongs from home Maiden Erlegh looked most dangerous, but he flattered only to deceive. See also: deceive, flatterflatter
flatter1. a blacksmith's tool, resembling a flat-faced hammer, that is placed on forged work and struck to smooth the surface of the forging 2. a die with a narrow rectangular orifice for drawing flat sections FinancialSeeflatflatter
Synonyms for flatterverb praiseSynonyms- praise
- compliment
- pander to
- sweet-talk
- court
- humour
- puff
- flannel
- fawn
- cajole
- lay it on (thick)
- wheedle
- inveigle
- soft-soap
- butter up
- blandish
verb suitSynonyms- suit
- become
- enhance
- set off
- embellish
- do something for
- show to advantage
Synonyms for flatterverb to compliment excessively and ingratiatinglySynonyms- adulate
- blandish
- butter up
- honey
- slaver
- soft-soap
- sweet-talk
verb to look good on or withSynonymsSynonyms for flatterverb praise somewhat dishonestlySynonymsRelated Words- soft-soap
- praise
- adulate
- stroke
- bootlick
- kotow
- toady
- truckle
- kowtow
- fawn
- suck up
- brown-nose
- butter up
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