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flatter

verb

/ˈflætər/

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

praise, compliment, butter up, charm

criticize, insult

flatter someone, flattering words, flattered by, flattering remark

To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.

To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.

to tell someone about something; to give information