Definition of Ingratiate

1. Verb. Gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts.

Generic synonyms: Control, Keep In Line, Manipulate
Specialized synonyms: Cotton Up, Cozy Up, Play Up, Shine Up, Sidle Up, Suck Up
Derivative terms: Ingratiatory

Definition of Ingratiate

1. v. t. To introduce or commend to the favor of another; to bring into favor; to insinuate; -- used reflexively, and followed by with before the person whose favor is sought.

2. v. i. To gain favor.

Definition of Ingratiate

1. Verb. (reflexive) to bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ingratiate

1. [v INGRATIATED, INGRATIATING, INGRATIATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ingratiate

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ingratiate (current term)
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ingredient
ingredients

Literary usage of Ingratiate

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Works of William Robertson: To which is Prefixed an Account of His Life by William Robertson (1851)
"But, notwithstanding this attempt to ingratiate him- English, they discovered a constant Philip. jealousy and distrust of all his intentions ; and when some ..."

2. Great Truths by Great Authors (1856)
"will, I believe, in general ingratiate yourself with others. still less by paying them too much Court than too little. ..."

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