In*gra"ti*ate , v. i. To gain favor. [R.]
Sir W. Temple.
In*gra"ti*ate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ingratiated (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Ingratiating (?).]
[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.
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