to praise (somebody) excessively, esp from motives of self-interest or in order to gratify their vanity

(usu in passive) to make (somebody) feel valued or sought-after

I was flattered by the invitation

said of a painting or photograph: to portray or represent (the subject) over-favourably

to display (a person or thing) to advantage

Candlelight often flatters the face

to deceive (oneself), esp by believing that something is better or more favourable than it actually is

to flatter somebody or something