Appeal (v):

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Flatter /ˈflætər/ (v):

# [transitive] flatter somebody: to say nice things about somebody, often in a way that is not sincere, because you want them to do something for you or you want to please them.

Are you trying to flatter me?

# [transitive] flatter yourself (that…) to choose to believe something good about yourself and your abilities, especially when other people do not share this opinion.

"How will you manage without me?" - "Don't flatter yourself."

# [transitive] flatter somebody/something: to make somebody look attractive; to make somebody seem more attractive or better than they really are.

That colour doesn't flatter many people.

The scoreline flattered England (= they did not deserve to get such a high score).

He agreed to do the interview because it flattered his ego (= made him feel important).

exude /ɪɡˈzuːd/ (v):

# [transitive, intransitive] exude (something) | exude (from somebody) if you exude a particular feeling or quality, or it exudes from you, people can easily see that you have it.

She exuded confidence.

# [transitive, intransitive] if something exudes a liquid or smell, or a liquid or smell exudes from somewhere, the liquid, etc. comes out slowly.

exude something: The plant exudes a sticky fluid.

exude (from something): An awful smell exuded from the creature's body.

immerse /ɪˈmɜːrs/ (v):

# immerse somebody/something (in something): to put somebody/something into a liquid, especially so that they or it are completely covered.

The seeds will swell when immersed in water.

# to become or make somebody completely involved in something.

immerse yourself in something: She immersed herself in her work.

I immediately immersed myself in the task.

be immersed in something: Clare and Phil were immersed in conversation in the corner.