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ingratiate

verb

/ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

Meaning

To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.

She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.

ingratiate oneself with

flatter, charm, curry favor, appease, win over

offend, alienate, repel

ingratiate oneself, ingratiate with boss, ingratiate to authority

to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly

to obtain or achieve something, often an advantage or benefit

to adapt or adjust to a new climate, environment, or situation

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

to increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity

to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt