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Definitions from WordNet

Verb flatter has 1 sense
  1. flatter, blandish - praise somewhat dishonestly
    --1 is one way to praise
    Antonyms: disparage, belittle, pick at
    Derived forms: noun flatterer1, noun flattery1
    Sample sentence:
    Sam cannot flatter Sue

Definitions from the Web

Term: Flattered

Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb

Sense 1 (Adjective): Feeling pleased or honored by someone's attention or praise.

Sample Sentence:

She felt flattered when her boss complimented her on her outstanding performance.

Sense 2 (Verb): To compliment or praise someone in order to please or ingratiate oneself.

Sample Sentence:

The waiter flattered the customers in hopes of receiving a generous tip.

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