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Meaning Of Flatter
n.
One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens.
n.
A flat-faced fulling hammer.
n.
A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for
drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc.
v. t.
To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or
attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and
interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to
wheedle.
v. t.
To raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but
sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations.
v. t.
To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea
of; as, his portrait flatters him.