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1 flatter
['flætə]1) (to praise too much or insincerely: Flatter him by complimenting him on his singing.) a flata, a măguli2) (to show, describe etc someone or something as being better than someone etc really is: The photograph flatters him.) a avantaja3) (to be pleased to say about (oneself) (that one can do something): I flatter myself that I can speak French perfectly.) a (se) felicita (pentru)•- flattery -
2 roll
I 1. [rəul] noun1) (anything flat (eg a piece of paper, a carpet) rolled into the shape of a tube, wound round a tube etc: a roll of kitchen foil; a toilet-roll.) rulou, sul2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) franzeluţă3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) rostogolire4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) (mişcare de) ruliu5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) bubuit6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) halcă7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) duruit2. verb1) (to move by turning over like a wheel or ball: The coin/pencil rolled under the table; He rolled the ball towards the puppy; The ball rolled away.) a (se) rostogoli2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) a se mişca/a merge pe roţi3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) a face sul4) ((of a person or animal in a lying position) to turn over: The doctor rolled the patient (over) on to his side; The dog rolled on to its back.) a (se) întoarce5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) a face în formă de minge6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) a înfăşura7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) a netezi; a întinde (cu un rulou)8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) a se legăna9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) a bubui; a durui10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) a roti11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) a rula, a merge cu maşina12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) a se rostogoli (pe)13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) a se scurge•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.)- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) catalog, listă -
3 compliment
1. ['kompləmənt] noun(an expression of praise or flattery: He's always paying her compliments.) compliment2. [kompli'ment] verb(to praise or flatter: He complimented her on her cooking.) a complimenta, a face complimente- with compliments -
4 fawn
I [fo:n] noun1) (a young deer.) cerb tânăr2) (( also adjective) (of) its colour, a light yellowish brown: a fawn sweater.) cafeniuII [fo:n] verb1) ((of dogs) to show affection (by wagging the tail, rolling over etc).) a se gudura2) ((with upon) to be too humble or to flatter (someone) in a servile way: The courtiers fawned upon the queen.) a se da pe lângă, a linguşi
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flatter — ► VERB 1) praise or compliment insincerely, especially to further one s own interests. 2) (usu. be flattered) cause to feel honoured and pleased. 3) (flatter oneself) believe something favourable about oneself, especially something unfounded. 4)… … English terms dictionary
flatter — verb (T) 1 to praise someone in an insincere way in order to please them or get something from them: He flattered her, saying how beautiful her eyes were. 2 be flattered to be pleased because someone has shown you that they like or admire you: I… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
flatter — verb 1》 lavish compliments on, especially in order to further one s own interests. ↘(flatter oneself) believe something favourable about oneself, typically without foundation. 2》 cause to feel honoured and pleased. 3》 (of clothing or a… … English new terms dictionary
flatter — verb Flatter is used with these nouns as the object: ↑ego, ↑vanity … Collocations dictionary
flatter — verb 1) it amused him to flatter her Syn: compliment, praise, express admiration for, say nice things about, fawn over; cajole, humor, flannel, blarney; informal sweet talk, soft soap, brown nose, butter up, play up to, slobber over; formal laud … Thesaurus of popular words
flatter — verb 1) it amused him to flatter her Syn: compliment, praise, express admiration for, fawn on, humour, wheedle, blarney; informal sweet talk, soft soap, butter up, play up to 2) I was flattered to be asked Syn … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
flatter — [[t]flæ̱tə(r)[/t]] flatters, flattering, flattered 1) VERB (disapproval) If someone flatters you, they praise you in an exaggerated way that is not sincere, because they want to please you or to persuade you to do something. [V n] I knew she was… … English dictionary
flatter — I. verb Etymology: Middle English flateren, from Anglo French flater to lap, flatter, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German flaz flat Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. to praise excessively especially from motives of self interest 2. a … New Collegiate Dictionary
flatter — I. /ˈflætə / (say flatuh) verb (t) 1. to seek to please by complimentary speech or attentions; compliment or praise, especially insincerely. 2. to represent too favourably, as in portrayal. 3. to show to advantage. 4. to play upon the vanity or… …
flatter — UK [ˈflætə(r)] / US [ˈflætər] verb [transitive] Word forms flatter : present tense I/you/we/they flatter he/she/it flatters present participle flattering past tense flattered past participle flattered 1) to praise someone in order to get… … English dictionary
flatter — flat|ter [ flætər ] verb transitive 1. ) to praise someone in order to get something you want, especially in a way that is not sincere: You re trying to flatter me, and it won t work. 2. ) if something flatters you, it makes you look good when… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
