flatter synonyms

flatter

v.

  1. To praise unduly

    overpraise, adulate, laud, glorify; see compliment 1, praise 1.

  2. To fawn upon

    kowtow to, toady to, butter up*; see compliment 1, grovel.

  3. To be becoming to a wearer

    become, enhance, suit, beautify, grace, embellish, enrich, adorn, go with; see also become 2.

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