Meaning & use
flatter
To praise someone excessively or insincerely, often to gain favor, or to make someone appear more attractive.
See it in a sentence
He flattered his boss constantly, hoping it would help him get promoted.
The tailored jacket flattered her figure much more than the baggy one.
A note on using this word
Flatter can imply insincere praise meant to please someone, but it can also mean simply to make someone look good, as with clothing or lighting.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
insultcriticize
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