to flatter
01
smickra, berömma
to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest
Transitive: to flatter sb/sth
Exempel
The politician flattered the voters by making promises that were too good to be true, aiming to secure their support.
Politikern smickrade väljarna genom att göra löften som var för bra för att vara sanna, i syfte att säkra deras stöd.
02
smickra, berömma
to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true
Transitive
03
smickra, framhäva
to make someone look attractive or enhance their appearance, especially with a particular color or style of clothing
Exempel
That blue sweater really flatters your eyes.
Den blå tröjan klär verkligen dina ögon.
to flatter oneself
01
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
Exempel
He tends to think he ’s always right, but he ’s just flattering himself.
Lexikalt Träd
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