"flatter" Definition

Definitions for the word "flatter" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
A flat-faced fulling hammer.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to wheedle.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea of; as, his portrait flatters him.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. i.
To use flattery or insincere praise.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v.
1 compliment unduly, esp. For gain or advantage. 2 (usu. Refl.; usu. Foll. By that) congratulate or delude (oneself etc.) (he flatters himself that he can sing). 3 (of colour, style, portrait, painter etc.) Enhance the appearance of (that blouse flatters you). 4 cause to feel honoured. flatterer n. Flattering adj. Flatteringly adv. [french]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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