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to flatter
01
halagar, adulador
to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest
Transitive: to flatter sb/sth
información gramatical
composición morfológica
simple
verbo de acción
regular
presente
flatter
3.ª persona singular
flatters
participio presente
flattering
pretérito simple
flattered
participio pasado
flattered
Ejemplos
The employee flattered the boss by excessively praising their leadership style, hoping for a promotion.
El empleado aduló al jefe elogiando excesivamente su estilo de liderazgo, con la esperanza de un ascenso.
02
enorgullecerse
to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true
Transitive
03
favorecer, realzar
to make someone look attractive or enhance their appearance, especially with a particular color or style of clothing
Ejemplos
The dress flatters her figure beautifully.
El vestido favorece su figura hermosamente.
to flatter oneself
01
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
Ejemplos
Don't flatter yourself—you don't sing any better than we do.
Árbol Léxico
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