Main Entry: in·gra·ti·ate

Pronunciation: \in-ˈgrā-shē-ˌāt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): in·gra·ti·at·ed; -at·ing

Etymology: ²in- + Latin gratia grace

Date: 1621

: to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort —usually used with with <ingratiate themselves with the community leaders — William Attwood>

— in·gra·ti·a·tion \-ˌgrā-shē-ˈā-shən\ noun

— in·gra·tia·to·ry \-ˈgrā-sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē\ adjective