flatter
verbUK /ˈflæt.ər/
US /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
To say nice things to someone so they feel good.
She flattered her friend by saying his drawing was the best she had ever seen.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To make someone look better than they really do.
That photo really flatters you.
3. To make something seem better or more attractive than it is.
The dim lighting flattered the old room.
4. To make something flat or flatter.
He flattered the dough with the palm of his hand.