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Definitions for flatter
ˈflæt ərflat·ter
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Princeton's WordNet
flatter, blandishverb
praise somewhat dishonestly
Wiktionary
flatternoun
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.
flatternoun
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.
flatterverb
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.
flatterverb
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.
flatterverb
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.
flatterverb
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
Flatternoun
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.]
Flatternoun
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.]
Flatternoun
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.]
Flatterverb
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.]
Flatterverb
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.]
Flatterverb
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.]
Flatterverb
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
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of flatter in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of flatter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of flatter in a Sentence
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Critisize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you.
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.
Nevertheless the passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of causing disgust; and music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music.
We are so concerned to flatter the majority that we lose sight of how very often it is necessary, in order to preserve freedom for the minority, let alone for the individual, to face that majority down.
For to be great, You will not flatter anyone. You’ll never cheat on someone. You will see the real purpose for the country and you will walk to that destination. Everyone will be against you. Everyone will try to turn you from your path. But you'll endure that. They will stack up infinite obstacles in front of you. You will pass over these obstacles by assuming yourself not big, but small, weak, unequipped, nothing and by being sure there will be no help from anyone. After that, if they say you “you're great", you'll just smile at them. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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- تملقArabic
- превъзнасям, ласкаяBulgarian
- lichotit, pochlebovatCzech
- anbiedern, einschmeicheln, schmeichelnGerman
- adular, retocar, lisonjear, halagarSpanish
- تملق گفتنPersian
- mielistellä, imarrella, nuoleskella, kaunistellaFinnish
- flatterFrench
- cuachIrish
- החמיאHebrew
- चापलूसी करनाHindi
- hízelegHungarian
- lusingare, adulareItalian
- お世辞を言う, 諂うJapanese
- 아부하다, 치켜세우다, 알랑거리다, 아첨하다Korean
- blimmelenLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- complimenterenDutch
- smigreNorwegian
- schlebiać, gładzik kowalski, pochlebiaćPolish
- bajular, adularPortuguese
- льститьRussian
- ла̏скати, lȁskatiSerbo-Croatian
- nịnh nọtVietnamese
- 奉承Chinese
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