INGRA'TIATE, v.t. ingra'shate. [L. in and gratia, favor.] 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.
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