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.