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Definition of Ingratiates

Ingratiate
Ingratiate In*gra"ti*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ingratiated; p. pr. & vb. n. Ingratiating.] [Pref. in- in + L. gratia. See Grace.] 1. 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. Lysimachus . . . ingratiated himself both with Philip and his pupil. --Budgell. 2. To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by to. [Obs.] --Dr. J. Scott. What difficulty would it [the love of Christ] not ingratiate to us? --Hammond.
Ingratiate
Ingratiate In*gra"ti*ate, v. i. To gain favor. [R.] --Sir W. Temple.

Meaning of Ingratiates from wikipedia

- attractiveness of one's personal qualities." Ingratiation research has identified some specific tactics of employing ingratiation: Complimentary Other-Enhancement:...
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