ingratiate — to bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt/
Example Sentences
- The new employee tried to ingratiate himself by volunteering for all the weekend shifts.
- She attempted to ingratiate herself with the celebrity by pretending to love his terrible poetry.
- Politicians often ingratiate themselves with voters by making promises they can't keep.
ingratiate
VERB[/ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt/]
to bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
The new intern tries to ingratiate himself with the boss by bringing coffee.
He tries to ingratiate and negotiate, but she can only appreciate the show!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'in gratum' meaning 'into favor,' derived from 'gratia' meaning grace, favor, or goodwill. The word literally describes the act of getting oneself into someone's good graces.
Breakdown
in- (into) + grat- (favor/grace) + -iate (verb suffix meaning 'to make or cause')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new employee tried to ingratiate himself by volunteering for all the weekend shifts.”
“She attempted to ingratiate herself with the celebrity by pretending to love his terrible poetry.”
“Politicians often ingratiate themselves with voters by making promises they can't keep.”
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