flatter
US /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
1.
bajular, lisonjear
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.
Ele tentou bajular seu chefe para conseguir uma promoção.
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She was flattered by his compliments.
Ela ficou lisonjeada com os elogios dele.
2.
favorecer, realçar
to make someone look more attractive than usual
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That dress really flatters your figure.
Esse vestido realmente favorece sua figura.
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The lighting in this room doesn't flatter anyone.
A iluminação nesta sala não favorece ninguém.