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
These words can help ingratiate you into local culture and fire up rapid camaraderie.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Xavier, whose motives are unknown, gets a job as assistant to the play’s director and ingratiates himself with her and Max, each of whom has begun to express concern, as previews draw near, about the quality of the narrator’s performance.
—Lidija Haas, Harper's Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
But before that, Rick ingratiates himself with Sritala, pretending to be a movie producer as an excuse to spend time with her in Bangkok — and, more importantly, to secure time with her husband Jim.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
But Cooper’s attempts to ingratiate himself with the public were oddly unsuccessful.
—Steven Hyden, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Xavier, whose motives are unknown, gets a job as assistant to the play’s director and ingratiates himself with her and Max, each of whom has begun to express concern, as previews draw near, about the quality of the narrator’s performance.
—Lidija Haas, Harper's Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
But before that, Rick ingratiates himself with Sritala, pretending to be a movie producer as an excuse to spend time with her in Bangkok — and, more importantly, to secure time with her husband Jim.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
But Cooper’s attempts to ingratiate himself with the public were oddly unsuccessful.
—Steven Hyden, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ingratiate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiate
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Just as the elites proved weak, so too did the international order, as shown by the number of countries eager to appease or function as if all is normal.—
Robert Williams,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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No, De Bruyne will probably end up at a club looking for a quick one-year fix, with an owner who is happy to make a high-earning vanity signing in an attempt to distract and appease long-suffering supporters after yet another poor season.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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What’s On the Menu The Official Kentucky Derby 151 On-Track Food Menu delivers a mix of Southern staples and polished showstoppers—dishes that are comforting, upscale, and built to last through long race-day service.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Not only are flags placed at every grave, as is done here, but the army assigns a soldier to stand by each grave to comfort the family and to honor their memory.—
Rabbi Steve Roth,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Erickson, the show’s first openly autistic player, opened this week’s episode by consoling Kinne’s ally, substance abuse counselor Mary Zheng.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2025
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were visibly in sync and deeply engaged throughout the event, taking their time with each parent, offering comfort and consoling those in tears.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Ingratiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiate. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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