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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Ingratiate' in a Sentence

"To gain favor or approval from someone, especially by making a deliberate effort to be likable or helpful." more

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Billy complimented the teacher's drawing to ingratiate himself and get a gold star.
The puppy wagged its tail and licked everyone in an attempt to ingratiate itself with the family.
She smiled warmly and offered to share her crayons, hoping to ingratiate herself with the new student.
Maria brought cupcakes to the class to ingratiate herself with the classmates on her birthday.

Ingratiate

in-grey-shee-eyt
verbTo gain favor or approval from someone, especially by making a deliberate effort to be likable or helpful.
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Last Updated On: April 4, 2024
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