Ingratiate
Pronunciation: /ˌɪŋɡˈreɪʃiːˌeɪt/
Ingratiate (verb)
- To behave in a way that makes someone like you more, often by being overly friendly or flattering.
- To try to become accepted by a group by adjusting your actions to please the people in power.
Examples
- She ingratiates herself with the manager to win favour.
- They ingratiate themselves with the teacher to win favour.