ingratiate
🇬🇧 UK/in'greiʃieit/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them
使自己讨好(某人);刻意逢迎
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.ingratiate with讨好
- 2.ingratiate oneself使自己讨好
- 3.[ingratiate] himself[使自己]受欢迎
Example Sentences
- 1.
He tried to ingratiate himself with the boss by constant flattery.
- 2.
She attempted to ingratiate herself into the exclusive social circle.