(to) flatter

(to) flatter
(to) flatter /ˈflætə(r)/
v. t.
1 adulare
2 lusingare: He was greatly flattered by the review of his novel, fu molto lusingato dalla recensione del suo romanzo
3 far sembrare più bello; imbellire; (di abito) donare: This photo flatters her, sembra più carina in questa foto; This dress does not flatter you, questo vestito non ti dona
4 to flatter oneself, illudersi: Don't flatter yourself that he will forgive you, non illuderti che lui ti perdoni
5 to flatter oneself, vantarsi; pensare con orgoglio: I flatter myself I'm an expert with computers, mi vanto di essere un esperto di computer.

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