ingratiate
verbHow many syllables in ingratiate?
There are 3 syllables in the word ingratiate.How to pronounce ingratiate:
Definition of ingratiate:
- ingratiate (verb):
- gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts.
- to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
Synonyms for ingratiate:
appease
assuage
brown-nose
calm
comfort
conciliate
console
content
control
cotton up
cozy up
crawl
curry favor
delight
disarm
endear (to)
fawn
flatter
gratify
grovel
insinuate oneself
keep in line
kiss ass
mollify
pacify
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