ingratiate
verb | /ingratiate/
bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them
ingratiate
verb | /ingratiate/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMbring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them
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"He tried to ingratiate himself with the committee before the vote."
"Salespeople often try to ingratiate new clients with free samples."
Mnemonic Trick
INGRATIATE → IN + GRATE + I ATE: picture someone eating gratitude by flattering.
Etymology
From Italian ingratiare or Latin gratia (favor).
Means to seek to gain favor by deliberate effort.
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