1. past tense of ingratiate; brought oneself into favor with someone by deliberate effort, especially through flattery or trying to please
Usage: often used with reflexive pronouns or in passive voice

Examples

• She ingratiated herself with the new boss by working late every night.
• He ingratiated himself with his neighbors by helping with their yard work.
• The politician ingratiated himself with voters through carefully crafted speeches.
• She quickly ingratiated herself with the popular students at her new school.
• The salesman ingratiated himself with customers by remembering their names.
• He ingratiated himself with the teacher by always volunteering to help.