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Pronunciation : In*gra"ti*ate
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Pref. in- in + L. gratia. See Grace.]
Definition : 1. To introduce or commend to the favor of another; to bring into favor; to insinuate; -- used reflexively, and followed by with before the person whose favor is sought. Lysimachus . . . ingratiated himself both with Philip and his pupil. Budgell.

2. To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by to. [Obs.] Dr. J. Scott. What difficulty would it [the love of Christ] not ingratiate to us Hammond.

t. [imp. & p. p. Ingratiated; p. pr. & vb. n. Ingratiating.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : In*gra"ti*ate
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To gain favor. [R.] Sir W. Temple.

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913