Word of the Day - May 21, 2023
INGRATIATE
- 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 establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of others.
- to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort usually used with with.