The difference between Extol and Flatter

When used as verbs, extol means to praise, whereas flatter means to compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.


Flatter is also noun with the meaning: a type of set tool used by blacksmiths.

check bellow for the other definitions of Extol and Flatter

  1. Extol as a verb:

    To praise; to make high.

  1. Flatter as a noun:

    A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.

  2. Flatter as a noun:

    A flat-faced fulling hammer.

  3. Flatter as a noun:

    A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.

  4. Flatter as a noun:

    Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener.

  5. Flatter as a noun (British, NZ, slang):

    Someone who lives in a rented flat.

  1. Flatter as an adjective:

  1. Flatter as a verb:

    To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

  2. Flatter as a verb:

    To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.

  3. Flatter as a verb:

    To portray someone to advantage.

    Examples:

    "Her portrait flatters her."

  4. Flatter as a verb:

    To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.

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