ingratiate
/ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt/
verb
- To bring oneself into favor with someone by trying to please them, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative.
- Politicians often try to ingratiate themselves with voters by making big promises.
- The new intern tried to ingratiate himself with the boss by bringing coffee every morning.
- She attempted to ingratiate herself into the group by laughing at all their jokes.
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