INGRATIATE


Meaning of INGRATIATE in English

[ ɪn'greɪʃɪeɪt ]

■ verb ( ~ oneself ) bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

Derivatives

ingratiating adjective

ingratiatingly adverb

ingratiation noun

Origin

C17: from L. in gratiam 'into favour'.

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