How to Pronounce "ingratiate"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪŋˈɡɹeɪʃiˌeɪt
British English
ɪnɡɹˈeɪʃɪˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-GRAY-shee-ate
UK
in-GRAY-shi-ate
Listen in Context
He tried to ingratiate himself with his boss.
She often ingratiates herself by complimenting others.
It is not good to ingratiate yourself in every situation.
He's always trying to ingratiate himself with the popular kids.