01 v. t. To introduce or commend to the favor of another; to bring into favor; to insinuate; -- used reflexively, and followed by with before the pe…
imp. & p. p.
Ingratiated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Ingratiating
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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.
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To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by to.[Obs.]“What difficulty would it [the love of Christ] not ingratiate to us?” — Hammond.