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flattering

/ˈflætəɹɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

Examples :

"The new student's teacher flattered him, hoping to gain his cooperation in class projects. "
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Related Words

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encourage verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

Illustration suspicion

suspicion noun

/sə.ˈspɪ.ʃən/

The act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong.

"My suspicion that my neighbor was having a party last night was confirmed when I heard loud music. "

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attractive adjective

/əˈtɹæktɪv/

Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.

"The vibrant colors of the new school uniforms were attractive to the students. "

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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instances noun

/ˈɪnstənsɪz/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"Despite my instances that I needed more time, the teacher insisted I turn in the assignment by the end of class. "

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flattered verb

/ˈflætərd/ /ˈflæɾərd/

To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

"The student flattered the teacher with praise about her excellent lectures, hoping for a better grade. "

Illustration compliment

compliment noun

/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

""She gave her friend a compliment on her beautiful painting." "

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encouraged verb

/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒd/ /ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒd/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

Illustration cooperation

cooperation noun

/kowɑpəˈɹejʃən/

(usually uncountable) The act of cooperating.

"The team's cooperation on the project led to a successful outcome. "

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advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "