1. gives excessive or insincere praise to someone, often to gain favor or advantage
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘flatter’
2. makes someone or something appear more attractive or favorable than reality
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘flatter’

Examples

• She flatters her boss hoping for a promotion.
• He always flatters people to get what he wants.
• The soft lighting flatters everyone in the room.
• This dress flatters your figure perfectly.
• The photographer flatters his subjects with careful angles.
• Don’t believe him when he flatters you like that.
• The mirror flatters her appearance.