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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
Grammatische Informationen
morphologische Zusammensetzung
einfach
Handlungsverb
regelmäßig
Präsens
flatter
3. Person Singular
flatters
Partizip Präsens
flattering
einfache Vergangenheit
flattered
Partizip Perfekt
flattered
Beispiele
The employee flattered the boss by excessively praising their leadership style, hoping for a promotion.
Der Mitarbeiter schmeichelte dem Chef, indem er dessen Führungsstil übermäßig lobte, in der Hoffnung auf eine Beförderung.
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
The dress flatters her figure beautifully.
Das Kleid schmeichelt ihrer Figur wunderschön.
to flatter oneself
01
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
Beispiele
Don't flatter yourself—you don't sing any better than we do.
Lexikalischer Baum
flattering
flatter
