Word of the Day
July 31, 2026
INGRATIATE
- To ingratiate yourself with others is to gain their favor or approval by deliberately doing or saying things they will like. Ingratiate is usually used with with , and is often (though not always) used disapprovingly.
- Bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
- means to gain favor or acceptance by deliberate effort.
- to commend (usually oneself) persuasively to someone's favour [v INGRATIATED, INGRATIATING, INGRATIATES]
- to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort usually used with with.