Ingratiate

[ɪn'greɪʃɪeɪt] or [ɪn'ɡreʃɪet]

Definition

(verb.) gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts.

Editor: Megan--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

(v. t.) To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by to.

(v. i.) To gain favor.

Checked by Carlton

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Recommend, insinuate

ANT:Discommend, alienate, estrange

Typist: Penelope

Definition

v.t. to commend to grace or favour (used reflexively and followed by with): to secure the good-will of another.

Edited by Karl