INGRATIATES

Verb

ingratiates

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ingratiate

Source: Wiktionary


INGRATIATE

In*gra"ti*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ingratiated; p. pr. & vb. n. Ingratiating.] Etym: [Pref. in- in + L. gratia. See Grace.]

1. To introduce or commend to the favor of another; to bring into favor; to insinuate; -- used reflexively, and followed by with before the person whose favor is sought. Lysimachus . . . ingratiated himself both with Philip and his pupil. Budgell.

2. To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by to. [Obs.] Dr. J. Scott. What difficulty would it [the love of Christ] not ingratiate to us Hammond.

In*gra"ti*ate, v. i.

Definition: To gain favor. [R.] Sir W. Temple.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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