Flatter (Verb)
Meaning
Praise somewhat dishonestly.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Her boss would often flatter her in front of the team, but she knew his comments weren't entirely genuine.
- He flattered the actor, saying he was the best in the business, just to get an autograph.
- She tried to flatter the chef by saying his dish was the best she'd ever tasted, even though it was average.
- The politician's opponents accused him of flattering the crowd with empty promises in order to win votes.
- The salesperson flattered the customer's sense of style to convince her to buy the expensive outfit.