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to flatter
01
bajular, lisonjear
to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest
Transitive: to flatter sb/sth
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
simples
verbo de ação
regular
presente
flatter
3.ª pessoa do singular
flatters
particípio presente
flattering
pretérito simples
flattered
particípio passado
flattered
Exemplos
The employee flattered the boss by excessively praising their leadership style, hoping for a promotion.
O funcionário bajulou o chefe elogiando excessivamente seu estilo de liderança, na esperança de uma promoção.
02
lisonjear, bajular
to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true
Transitive
03
valorizar, favorecer
to make someone look attractive or enhance their appearance, especially with a particular color or style of clothing
Exemplos
The dress flatters her figure beautifully.
O vestido valoriza sua figura lindamente.
to flatter oneself
01
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
Exemplos
Don't flatter yourself—you don't sing any better than we do.
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