SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
ingratiate
verb
To seek favor or acceptance through pleasing behavior.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Seek another's favor
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Usage distinction
Return to topIngratiate usually appears as ingratiate oneself with someone; flattery is one possible method.
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See ingratiate in use
He tried to ingratiate himself with the committee by praising every suggestion.
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.
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