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Ingratiate

Definition

(formal) To try to win someone's approval or favor by behaving in a way that you think they will like; to gain someone's approval or favor by flattering them or doing things for them.

Example Sentences

1The new employee tried to ingratiate himself with the boss by offering to work late on Fridays.
2Did the politician's attempt to ingratiate herself with the crowd by using colloquialisms come across as insincere?
3The company's efforts to ingratiate themselves with the local community by sponsoring events have been successful so far.
4Try not to ingratiate yourself with your colleagues by constantly agreeing with their opinions; it can come across as lacking integrity.
5There is a fine line between trying to ingratiate oneself with a potential client and being overly aggressive in one's sales pitch.

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