What does flatter mean?
Definitions for flatter
ˈflæt ərflat·ter
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word flatter.
Princeton's WordNet
flatter, blandish(verb)
praise somewhat dishonestly
Wiktionary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.]
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.]
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.]
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.]
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.]
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.]
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
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.]
Numerology
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
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
Many men know how to flatter, few men know how to praise.
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I may not forget you.
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.
He could flatter and still be real.
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- تملقArabic
- превъзнасям, ласкаяBulgarian
- lichotit, pochlebovatCzech
- anbiedern, schmeicheln, einschmeichelnGerman
- adular, lisonjear, halagar, retocarSpanish
- تملق گفتنPersian
- nuoleskella, imarrella, kaunistella, mielistelläFinnish
- flatterFrench
- cuachIrish
- החמיאHebrew
- चापलूसी करनाHindi
- hízelegHungarian
- adulare, lusingareItalian
- 諂う, お世辞を言うJapanese
- 치켜세우다, 알랑거리다, 아첨하다, 아부하다Korean
- blimmelenLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- complimenterenDutch
- smigreNorwegian
- schlebiać, pochlebiać, gładzik kowalskiPolish
- bajular, adularPortuguese
- льститьRussian
- ла̏скати, lȁskatiSerbo-Croatian
- nịnh nọtVietnamese
- 奉承Chinese
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