Definition of Flatter
Flatter
flat·ter
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(verb)
to praise excessively especially typically for self-interest;
e.g. I flattered her with compliments in hopes she'd give me a raise.
(verb)
to encourage with the assurance that something is right;
e.g. He'd flatter his wife, because she believed she was always right, even when she wasn't.
(verb)
to portray favorably or display for an advantage;
e.g. The painting was designed to flatter his boss.
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