Ingratiate Meaning in English
word
ˌɪŋˈɡɹeɪʃiˌeɪt
in-GRAY-shee-ate
ɪnɡɹˈeɪʃɪˌeɪt
in-GRAY-shi-ate
Definition
To try very hard to make someone like you, often by praising them or acting in a way that pleases them.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or literary. Common with 'ingratiate oneself with'. Often has a negative or insincere connotation, suggesting manipulation or excessive effort to please.
Spanish: congraciarsePortuguese (BR): se ingratiarPortuguese (PT): cair nas boas graçasChinese (Simplified): 讨好Chinese (Traditional): 討好Hindi: रस लेना (अनुकूल बनाना)Arabic: استمالةBengali: আপনাকে প্রিয় করার চেষ্টা করা - বিশেষভাবে খুশি করার জন্য কোনো কাজ করাRussian: втираться в доверие - заискиватьJapanese: 気に入られようとする - 取り入るVietnamese: làm cho ai mến mình - lấy lòngKorean: 환심을 사다 - 비위를 맞추다Turkish: göze girmek - yağcılık yapmakUrdu: خود کو خوش کرنا - چاپلوسی کے ذریعے مقبول ہوناIndonesian: mengambil hati - menarik simpati
Example Sentences
He tried to ingratiate himself with his boss.
basic
She often ingratiates herself by complimenting others.
basic
It is not good to ingratiate yourself in every situation.
basic
He's always trying to ingratiate himself with the popular kids.
natural
You don't need to ingratiate yourself—just be real.
natural
Politicians sometimes ingratiate themselves with voters during elections.
natural