flatter
intermediateB1/ˈflætər/ · flat-ter
To praise someone excessively to gain favor or achieve a desired effect.
Meanings
To praise someone excessively to gain favor or achieve a desired effect.
کسی کی تعریف کرنا تاکہ اس کی رضا مندی حاصل کی جا سکے یا کوئی مخصوص مقصد پورا کیا جا سکے۔
خوش آمدید
khush aamadid
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- flatter someone
- flatter with compliments
- flatter excessively
Example Sentences
She always flatters her boss to get ahead in her career.
وہ ہمیشہ اپنے باس کی تعریف کرتی ہے تاکہ اپنے کیریئر میں آگے بڑھے۔
Woh hamesha apne baas ki tareef karti hai taake apne career mein aage barhaye.
It's not wise to flatter people just for personal gain.
صرف ذاتی فائدے کے لیے لوگوں کی تعریف کرنا دانشمندی نہیں ہے۔
Sirf zaati faide ke liye logon ki tareef karna danishmandi nahin hai.
He tried to flatter the judges to win the competition.
اس نے مقابلہ جیتنے کے لیے ججوں کی تعریف کرنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne muqabala jeetne ke liye judges ki tareef karne ki koshish ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'flatter' as 'flashing praise' to recall its meaning.
Imagine a person showering someone with flowers as a gesture of excessive praise.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تیرے پیچھے میری خوشامد کی آواز ہے، ہر کوئی تیرے لیے میرے دل کا راز ہے۔
Tere peeche meri khushamad ki aawaaz hai, Har koi tere liye mere dil ka raaz hai.
Behind you, there is the sound of my flattery, Everyone is a secret of my heart for you.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چاپلوس کی دوستی فائدے کی ہوتی ہے
Chaplusi ki dosti faide ki hoti hai
A flatterer's friendship is beneficial.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "flatter" — to stroke, to caress
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from its Old French roots ('flatter'), which denoted affectionate gestures. It has transitioned into modern usage, where it may convey both positive and deceptive intentions.