flatter

flatter englannista suomeksi

1. nuoleskella, mielistellä, imarrella

1. imarrella, mielistellä, nuoleskella

2. imarrella

3. kaunistella

3. Verbi

3. Substantiivi

flatter englanniksi

1. (en-comparative of)

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

3. (RQ:KJV)

4. 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.

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

6. To portray someone to advantage.

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7. (RQ:Shakespeare Two Gentlemen of Verona)

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

9. (RQ:Shakespeare Venus and Adonis)

10. 1743, (w), ''The Pleasant, and Surprizing Adventures of Mr. Robert Drury, during his Fifteen Years Captivity on the Island of Madagascar'', London, p. 9,https://archive.org/details/pleasantandsurp00drurgoog

(..) I went up, and sat there two Hours and an half before I cou’d discern any Thing like Land; and when I first saw it I told my Comrade, but not being certain I wou’d not call out; for the Case was of such Importance, that they were not to be trifled with, or flatter’d into vain Hopes.

11. A type of tool used by blacksmiths.

12. A flat-faced fulling hammer.

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

14. Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener.

15. Someone who lives in a rented flat.

16. to flatter

17. to pet, to caress

18. (verb form of)

19. One who laughs a lot, giving in to children.

20. Semi-liquid pulp.