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
War Machine makes 81’s reluctance to give pep talks, or even try to ingratiate himself with his comrades-in-arms, the subject of one of its very few overt jokes.
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Chris Klimek, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The social media content showcased his wry sense of humor alongside his wrestling prowess that ingratiated him to his friends.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
When ingratiating yourself with a new fanbase, scoring a hat-trick in the north London derby against Arsenal’s bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur helps no end.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
But zookeepers are positive that Punch is slowly ingratiating himself in the group, and are encouraging his fans to keep their spirits up.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
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Chris Klimek, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The social media content showcased his wry sense of humor alongside his wrestling prowess that ingratiated him to his friends.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
When ingratiating yourself with a new fanbase, scoring a hat-trick in the north London derby against Arsenal’s bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur helps no end.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
But zookeepers are positive that Punch is slowly ingratiating himself in the group, and are encouraging his fans to keep their spirits up.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiate
Verb
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Of course, artists make choices in biographical shows for a whole variety of reasons, whether in service of the storytelling, to appease those who would prefer to remain anonymous or even self-protection.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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This year, the dinner also comes amid the backdrop of major major media companies staying silent or trying to appease the administration.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The result is a more filling, comforting bowl with minimal effort.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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Talking things through with them can be comforting and grounding.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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And the most powerful among them, particularly those who didn’t face actual criminal charges, managed to put their head down, console themselves with their enormous bank account, and gradually reemerge into public life as though nothing had happened.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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She was later seen in tears, being consoled by FBI director Kash Patel.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Ingratiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiate. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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