as in to appease
often disapproving
to gain favor or approval for (yourself) by doing or saying things that people like
She has tried to ingratiate herself with voters by promising a tax cut.
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Recent Examples of ingratiate
At one point, Oliver suggests that Mable take Camila a gift to ingratiate herself with the woman who is trying to take over their building, to get some insight into her plans.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
From the start, Hamilton ingratiated himself with Eliza’s sisters, especially Angelica.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Grieving a twin brother is fundamental to their friendship, and Roman has no idea that Dennis has lied to ingratiate himself into his life.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the sardonic and calculating Dennis (Sweeney), who, based on a pre-accident romantic encounter with Rocky, seems to have a twink fetish, ingratiates himself into Roman’s life with a master plan.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
From the start, Hamilton ingratiated himself with Eliza’s sisters, especially Angelica.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Grieving a twin brother is fundamental to their friendship, and Roman has no idea that Dennis has lied to ingratiate himself into his life.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the sardonic and calculating Dennis (Sweeney), who, based on a pre-accident romantic encounter with Rocky, seems to have a twink fetish, ingratiates himself into Roman’s life with a master plan.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiate
Verb
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The goal is to appease your inner child, rest, and enjoy the season’s joy in the comfort of your home.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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In fact, several of the investigators believed the shooting was intentional, and that the Biden administration had actually soft-pedaled the investigation’s findings to appease Israel.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This is a foolproof and comforting chicken soup.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Located in the heart of downtown, this small American bistro serves an extensive menu of comforting American fare.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Many of the players lingered on the field for long minutes after the game, consoling each other or talking to friends and family.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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When a Nevada man killed Officer Didarul Islam in a Midtown Manhattan mass shooting in July, Mamdani flew back from his wedding in Uganda to console Islam’s grieving family in the Bronx.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Ingratiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiate. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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