flatter

flatter englannista suomeksi

1. nuoleskella, mielistellä, imarrella

1. imarrella, mielistellä, nuoleskella

2. imarrella

3. kaunistella

3. Verbi

flatter englanniksi

1. (en-comparative of)

2. To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

3. (RQ:KJV)

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Some he complimented for their bravery; others he flattered by asking their advice.

5. To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.

(syn)

6. To portray someone to advantage.

(ux)

7. (RQ:Shakespeare Two Gentlemen of Verona)

8. To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.

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10. To cheer or please (with the idea that)

11. (RQ:Shakespeare Venus and Adonis)

12. (non-gloss): to encourage, inspire with hope.

13. (RQ:Shakespeare Twelfth Night)

14. A type of tool used by blacksmiths.

15. A flat-faced fulling hammer.

16. A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.

17. Someone who flattens, purposely or accidentally. Also flattener.

18. Someone who lives in a rented flat.

19. to (l)

20. to pet, to caress

21. (verb form of)

22. to flatter