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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
Example
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.
During the interview, the candidate flattered the company's values, attempting to create a positive impression.
Tijdens het interview vleide de kandidaat de waarden van het bedrijf, in een poging een positieve indruk te maken.
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
Example
The dress flatters her figure beautifully.
De jurk flattert haar figuur prachtig.
Dark shades often flatter pale skin tones.
Donkere tinten vleien vaak bleke huidtinten.
to flatter oneself
01
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
Example
Do n't flatter yourself — you do n't sing any better than we do.
I flatter myself that I'm a good dancer.
