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flatter in Latin

flatter in Latin is blandior, adulor — flatter means to praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.

flatter in Latin

blandior
verb
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
adulor
verb
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
blandior
verb
To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.

What does "flatter" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Latin?

"flatter" in Latin is blandior, adulor. 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 Latin, "flatter" is blandior, adulor.

Are there other ways to say "flatter" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "flatter": blandior, adulor.

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