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
Seeing anyone go through anything challenging ingratiates that person to you.
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Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Lauren's Polo gear also ingratiated itself into the hip-hop scene with many rappers incorporating the brand into their signature looks.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu, perhaps seeking to ingratiate himself to his host, praised Trump’s efforts.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Critics have said, however, that the mayor may have attempted to ingratiate himself with Trump for assistance in the case, potentially even a pardon.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Lauren's Polo gear also ingratiated itself into the hip-hop scene with many rappers incorporating the brand into their signature looks.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu, perhaps seeking to ingratiate himself to his host, praised Trump’s efforts.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Critics have said, however, that the mayor may have attempted to ingratiate himself with Trump for assistance in the case, potentially even a pardon.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ingratiate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiate
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So while some of his Democratic colleagues are focused on the careful messaging needed to appease swing voters or keep their purple seats, Auchincloss, 37, is fixated on the broader question facing his party: what are the big ideas that Democrats can offer the American people?—
Charlotte Alter,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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As a result, its decrees have too often been at odds with the best interests of both wildlife and the general public, instead skewing to appease special interests like vocal hunting groups or the building industry.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Will the many people who can’t get off the hamster wheel of attention-wrangling on social media today become attached to A.I. lovers that are ceaselessly attentive, loyal, flattering, and comforting?—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hindsight is unfailingly comforting in clarifying such market proclivities.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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After the match, Jimmy continued to console his brother backstage.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Follow along for live coverage A woman consoles a grieving relative beside the body of a victim killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City on Tuesday.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Ingratiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiate. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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