| Ingratiate 1. (v. t.) To win favor or confidence of another; as, ingratiate oneself with the new boss; to bring into favor; to insinuate; -- used reflexively, and followed by with before the person whose favor is sought. 2. (v. t.) To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by to. 3. (v. i.) To gain favor. Thesaurus Entries argue into, assure, be convincing, bring around, bring home to, bring over, bring round, bring to reason, captivate, carry conviction, charm, con, convert, convict, convince, draw, draw over, drive home to, evangelize, gain, gain over, get, hook, hook in, ingratiate, inspire belief, lead to believe, outtalk, persuade, prevail, prevail on, prevail upon, prevail with, prompt, proselyte, proselytize, satisfy, sell, sell one on, sway, talk into, talk over, talk to, wangle, wangle into, wean, wear down, win |