flatter
US /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
1.
adulare, lusingare
to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere
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He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Ha cercato di adulare il suo capo per ottenere una promozione.
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She was flattered by his compliments.
Era lusingata dai suoi complimenti.
2.
valorizzare, donare
to make someone look more attractive than usual
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That dress really flatters your figure.
Quel vestito valorizza davvero la tua figura.
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The lighting in this room doesn't flatter anyone.
L'illuminazione in questa stanza non valorizza nessuno.