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Webster 1913 Edition
Ingratiate
In-gra′ti-ate
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Ingratiated
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Ingratiating
.] 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
,Verb.
I.
To gain favor.
[R.]
Sir W. Temple.
Webster 1828 Edition
Ingratiate
INGRA'TIATE
,Verb.
T.
1.
To commend one's self to another's good will, confidence or kindness. It is always used as a reciprocal verb,and followed by with, before the person whose favor is sought. Ministers and courtiers ingratiate themselves with their sovereign. Demagogues ingratiate themselves with the populace.2.
To recommend; to render easy; used of things.