ingratiate Meaning, Definition & Usage

In*gra"ti*ate transitive verb

Etymology

Pref. in- in + L. gratia. See Grace.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Ingratiated ; present participle & verbal noun Ingratiating

Definitions

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.

In*gra"ti*ate intransitive verb

Definitions

1. To gain favor. R. Sir W. Temple.