Associations to the word «Ingratiate»

Wiktionary

INGRATIATE, verb. (reflexive) To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please him or her.
INGRATIATE, verb. (followed by to) To recommend; to render easy or agreeable.

Dictionary definition

INGRATIATE, verb. Gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope