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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
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]