How to Pronounce "ingratiate with"
expression
in-GRAY-shee-ate with
in-GRAY-shi-ate with
Definition
To try to make someone like you or to gain their favor, often by flattering them or acting in a way to please them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪŋˈɡɹeɪʃiˌeɪt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
ɪnɡɹˈeɪʃɪˌeɪt/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-GRAY-shee-ate with
UK
in-GRAY-shi-ate with
Listen in Context
He tried to ingratiate with his new boss by always agreeing with her.
Some students try to ingratiate with teachers to get better grades.
She wanted to ingratiate with her boyfriend’s family at dinner.
He’s always trying to ingratiate with the manager, but it just seems fake.