flat·ter1
flatter1
- pronunciation:
- flae
t
r
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word History
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
flattered, flattering, flatters |
| definition 1: |
to please with compliments.
- antonyms:
- abuse, insult
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| definition 2: |
to attempt to gratify the vanity of; praise insincerely or excessively.
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| definition 3: |
to represent favorably or show off to advantage.
The picture flatters him.That color of clothing flatters her.- similar words:
- become
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| related words: |
charm, extol, inflate, praise |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to employ flattery.
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| related words: |
grovel, wheedle |
| derivations: |
flattering (adj.), flatteringly (adv.), flatterer (n.) |
Flatter comes from an early French word that means "to caress."