Ingratiate \In*gra"ti*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ingratiated;
p. pr. & vb. n. Ingratiating.] [Pref. in- in + L. gratia.
See Grace.]
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1. To introduce or commend to the favor of another; to bring
into favor; to insinuate; -- used reflexively, and
followed by with before the person whose favor is sought.
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Lysimachus . . . ingratiated himself both with
Philip and his pupil. --Budgell.
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2. To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by
to. [Obs.] --Dr. J. Scott.
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What difficulty would it [the love of Christ] not
ingratiate to us? --Hammond.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Ingratiate \In*gra"ti*ate\, v. i.
To gain favor. [R.] --Sir W. Temple.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
ingratiate
v : gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
WordNet (r) 2.0
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