INGRATIATE


Meaning of INGRATIATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈgrā-shē-ˌāt ]

transitive verb

( -at·ed ; -at·ing )

Etymology: in- (II) + Latin gratia grace

Date: 1621

: to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort — usually used with with

ingratiate themselves with the community leaders — William Attwood

• in·gra·ti·a·tion -ˌgrā-shē-ˈā-shən noun

• in·gra·tia·to·ry -ˈgrā-sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē adjective

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