Definition of ingratiate Ingratiate
/ɪŋgɹejˈʃiejˌt/ - [inggreysheeeyt] - in•gra•ti•ate
We found 7 definitions of ingratiate from 5 different sources.
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What does ingratiate mean?
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| ingratiate - gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts | ||
| keep in line, manipulate, control treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed | ||
| cotton up, cozy up, shine up, sidle up, play up, suck up ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- ingratiate (Verb)
To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- ingratiate (v. t.)
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. - ingratiate (v. t.)
To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by to. - ingratiate (v. i.)
To gain favor.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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ingratiate
in-grā′shi-āt, v.t. to commend to grace or favour (used reflexively, and followed by with): to secure the good-will of another. [L. in, into, gratia, favour.]
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🔤- ingratiate, verb, present, 1st person singular of ingratiate (infinitive).
- ingratiate, verb (infinitive).
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