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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 openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do somethin...

To cause someone to lose confidence, hope, or spirit.

to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling

To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.

Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind

to quote; to mention as an example or proof