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to flatter
01
schmeicheln, huldigen
to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest
Transitive: to flatter sb/sth
Beispiele
The politician flattered the voters by making promises that were too good to be true, aiming to secure their support.
Der Politiker schmeichelte den Wählern, indem er Versprechen machte, die zu gut waren, um wahr zu sein, um ihre Unterstützung zu sichern.
02
schmeicheln, huldigen
to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true
Transitive
03
schmeicheln, vorteilhaft aussehen lassen
to make someone look attractive or enhance their appearance, especially with a particular color or style of clothing
Beispiele
That blue sweater really flatters your eyes.
Dieser blaue Pullover schmeichelt deinen Augen wirklich.
to flatter oneself
01
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
Beispiele
He tends to think he ’s always right, but he ’s just flattering himself.
Lexikalischer Baum
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