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to flatter
01
vleien, complimenteren
to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest
Transitive: to flatter sb/sth
grammaticale informatie
morfologische samenstelling
enkelvoudig
actiewerkwoord
regelmatig
tegenwoordige tijd
flatter
3e persoon enkelvoud
flatters
onvoltooid deelwoord
flattering
onvoltooid verleden tijd
flattered
voltooid deelwoord
flattered
Voorbeelden
The employee flattered the boss by excessively praising their leadership style, hoping for a promotion.
De werknemer vleide de baas door hun leiderschapsstijl overdreven te prijzen, in de hoop op een promotie.
02
vleien, complimenteren
to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true
Transitive
03
flatteren, voordelig doen uitkomen
to make someone look attractive or enhance their appearance, especially with a particular color or style of clothing
Voorbeelden
The dress flatters her figure beautifully.
De jurk flattert haar figuur prachtig.
to flatter oneself
01
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
Voorbeelden
Don't flatter yourself—you don't sing any better than we do.
Lexicale Boom
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