flatter
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/ˈflætə/
English
Definitions
adjective
- Having no variations in height.“The land around here is flat.”
- (voice) Without variations in pitch.
- Having small or invisible breasts and/or buttocks.“That girl is completely flat on both sides.”
- (note) Lowered by one semitone.
verb
- To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
- To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.
- To portray someone to advantage.“Her portrait flatters her.”
- To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.
noun
- A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.
- A flat-faced fulling hammer.
- A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.
- Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener.
noun
- Someone who lives in a rented flat.
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Synonyms
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