ingratiate

• Sich bei jemandem durch Schmeichelei oder gezielte Anstrengungen beliebt machen, oft mit dem Unterton von Unaufrichtigkeit.

A verb used to describe the act of bringing oneself into favor with someone by flattery or deliberate effort, often implying insincerity.

1. Gain favor through flatteryC1formal

   To bring oneself into favor with someone by actions or words that are designed to please them, often in a calculated way.

   Sich einschmeicheln

   • He tried to ingratiate himself with the boss by complimenting her constantly.
   • She ingratiated herself with the committee by volunteering for every task.
   • The politician attempted to ingratiate himself with the local community.

   Synonymeblandishbrown-nosebutter upcajolecurry favorfawnflattergrovelsuck upsweet-talktoadywheedle

   Antonymealienateoffendrepel