flatter in German
flatter in German is schmeicheln, einschmeicheln, anbiedern — flatter means to praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.
flatter in German
schmeicheln
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
einschmeicheln
To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.
anbiedern
To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.
schmeicheln
To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.
anbiedern
To portray someone to advantage.
schmeicheln
To portray someone to advantage.
What does "flatter" mean?
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verb To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.
"He flattered his boss constantly, hoping for a promotion."
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verb To make someone or something look better than usual.
"That dress really flatters your figure."
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flatter in a sentence
- He flattered his boss constantly, hoping for a promotion.
- She wasn't fooled by his attempts to flatter her.
- That dress really flatters your figure.
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What is "flatter" in German?
"flatter" in German is schmeicheln, einschmeicheln, anbiedern. flatter means: To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.
How do you use "flatter" in a sentence?
Example: "He flattered his boss constantly, hoping for a promotion." In German, "flatter" is schmeicheln, einschmeicheln, anbiedern.
Are there other ways to say "flatter" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "flatter": schmeicheln, einschmeicheln, anbiedern.
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