flatter
suomi-englanti sanakirjaflatter englannista suomeksi
nuoleskella, mielistellä, imarrella
flatter englanniksi
(en-comparative of)
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
(RQ:KJV)
1855, (w), ''History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain'', Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co., Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 7, p. 242,https://archive.org/details/cu31924028522716
- Some he complimented for their bravery; others he flattered by asking their advice.
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(RQ:Shakespeare Two Gentlemen of Verona)
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To cheer or please (with the idea that)
(RQ:Shakespeare Venus and Adonis)
(non-gloss): to encourage, inspire with hope.
(RQ:Shakespeare Twelfth Night)
A type of tool used by blacksmiths.
A flat-faced fulling hammer.
A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.
Someone who flattens, purposely or accidentally. Also flattener.
Someone who lives in a rented flat.
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(verb form of)
to flatter