verb
- to gain favor or acceptance by deliberate effort; to bring oneself into another’s good graces
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘ingratiate’; often used with reflexive pronouns
Examples
- She ingratiates herself with her boss by working late every night.
- The new employee ingratiates himself with coworkers by bringing coffee.
- He ingratiates himself to the teacher through constant compliments.
- The politician ingratiates herself with voters by promising lower taxes.
- She ingratiates herself with the wealthy family by praising their lifestyle.
- The salesman ingratiates himself with customers through excessive friendliness.