(n) the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments, Syn.insinuation, Example: she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Ingratiated p. pr. & vb. n. Ingratiating ] [ Pref. in- in + L. gratia. See Grace. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Lysimachus . . . ingratiated himself both with Philip and his pupil. Budgell. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by to. [ Obs. ] Dr. J. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
What difficulty would it [ the love of Christ ] not ingratiate to us? Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. 1. pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; as, her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable. Syn. -- coaxing. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. calculated to please or gain favor; same as ingratiating, 2. Syn. -- ingratiating. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
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