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Ingratiate [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. ingra'shate. [Latin in and gratia, favor.]

2. To commend one's self to another's good will, confidence or kindness. It is always used as a reciprocal verb, and followed by with, before the person whose favor is sought. Ministers and courtiers ingratiate themselves with their sovereign. Demagogues ingratiate themselves with the populace.

3. To recommend; to render easy; used of things.

Ingratiate [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To gain favor.

Ingratiate [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.

2. To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by to.

Ingratiated [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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