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To seek favor or acceptance through pleasing behavior.

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ingratiate

He tried to ingratiate himself with the committee by praising every suggestion.
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A considerate gesture need not be an attempt to ingratiate oneself, but Cam's selective flattery was plainly aimed at winning the leader's approval.
From Building Respect in a Group.
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