flatter

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 3 Verb 3.1 Related words

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Positive flat

Comparative flatter

Superlative flattest

1. The comparative form of flat; more flat.

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Plain form flatter

Third-person singular flatters

Past tense flattered

Past participle flattered

Present participle flattering

(transitive & intransitive)

1. To compliment someone, sometimes insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
2. To enhance someone's vanity by giving them praise.
3. To portray something in a nice way.

[change] Related words

• flattery
• flatterer