Definitions for flatter
ˈflæt ərflat·ter

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. flatter, blandish(verb)

   praise somewhat dishonestly

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1. flatter(Noun)

   A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

2. flatter(Noun)

   Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener.

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

3. flatter(Verb)

   To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

4. flatter(Verb)

   To enhance someone's vanity by praising them

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

5. flatter(Verb)

   To portray something to advantage.

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

6. flatter(Verb)

   To convey notions of the facts that are believed to be favorable to the hearer without certainty of the truthfulness of the notions conveyed.

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Flatter(noun)

   one who, or that which, makes flat or flattens

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

2. Flatter(noun)

   a flat-faced fulling hammer

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

3. Flatter(noun)

   a drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

4. Flatter(verb)

   to treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to wheedle

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

5. Flatter(verb)

   to raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

6. Flatter(verb)

   to portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea of; as, his portrait flatters him

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

7. Flatter(verb)

   to use flattery or insincere praise

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Flatter

   flat′ėr, v.t. to soothe with praise and servile attentions: to please with false hopes or undue praise.—n. Flatt′erer.—adj. Flatt′ering, uttering false praise: pleasing to pride or vanity.—adv. Flatt′eringly.—n. Flatt′ery, false praise. [O. Fr. flater (Fr. flatter); Teut.; cf. Ice. fladhra.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of flatter in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of flatter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of flatter in a Sentence

1. Ben Carson:

   I support a plan that is much flatter and fairer, i also strongly believe that every American should pay something according to their means. We are all Americans and we all have the same rights and responsibilities.

2. Wendell Phillips:

   Many know how to flatter, few know how to praise.

3. William A. Ward:

   Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Critisize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you.

4. Dave Brailsford:

   The focus will be on supporting Vincenzo Nibali and protecting through the flatter, mid-mountain stages, then, when it comes to the key stages, Vincenzo Nibali can do Vincenzo Nibali thing.

5. Daniel Russel:

   Just as this week's 'tactical weapon' test was a signal to warn Trump that his much-vaunted 'freeze' is in jeopardy, the verbal attack on Pompeo is meant to encourage Trump to ignore his hardline advisers and make a deal with his 'friend' Kim Jong Un, as long as the North Koreans believe they can flatter and dupe the U.S. president into making important concessions ... they will resist dealing with less gullible and more demanding subordinate U.S. officials.

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