verbπShareTo compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.""The student often flatters the teacher by praising her clothes, hoping to get a better grade." "communicationlanguagewordcharacterattitudehumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enhance someone's vanity by praising them.""The bright yellow dress really flatters her; it makes her skin look radiant." "attitudeactioncommunicationhumancharacterappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo portray someone to advantage."Her portrait flatters her."appearancecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope."The teacher's encouraging comments about my messy draft flatter me into thinking I might actually get an A on the final paper. "communicationhumancharactermindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of set tool used by blacksmiths."The blacksmith carefully selected his flatters to smooth and shape the hot metal. "utensiltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flat-faced fulling hammer."The textile mill used several flatters to compact and thicken the newly woven wool fabric. "machineutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs."The watchmaker uses a collection of flatters to create the delicate springs for antique timepieces. "technicalmachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener."The road crew used a large flatter to compact the asphalt after it was laid. "jobmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who lives in a rented flat."My friend, a university student, is a flatmate, and they both share the rent. "personpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
