compiacere — meaning in English

English meaning

• flatter verb To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.
• pander verb To act in a way that indulges or appeals to someone's weaknesses, desires, or lower tastes, often for personal gain.

Senses

compiacere is used for these senses in English:

• flatter To portray someone to advantage.

flatter — full definition

1. verb To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.
2. verb To make someone or something look better than usual.

pander — full definition

1. verb To act in a way that indulges or appeals to someone's weaknesses, desires, or lower tastes, often for personal gain.
2. noun A person who arranges illicit sexual liaisons for others; a pimp.

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