Definition:
flatter
- flatterGive an unrealistically favorable impression of
- flatterLavish insincere praise and compliments upon (someone), esp. to further one's own interests
- flatterPlease (the ear or eye)
- flatterMake (someone) feel honored and pleased
- flatterto praise excessively
- flatterMake oneself feel pleased by believing something favorable about oneself, typically something that is unfounded
- flatter(of a color or a style of clothing) Make (someone) appear more attractive or to the best advantage