ingratiation

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{i} act or process of deliberately attempting to gain favor
the state of being ingratiated
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments; "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor
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to bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them

The court jester isn't exactly ingratiating himself to the king, with his insults.

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to win confidence or good graces for oneself
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gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
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Bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them
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{f} act in a pleasant and agreeable manner; deliberately attempt to gain favor
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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
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disapproval If someone tries to ingratiate themselves with you, they do things to try and make you like them. Many politicians are trying to ingratiate themselves with her. ingratiate yourself (with sb) to try very hard to get someone's approval - used to show disapproval (gratia )
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To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; followed by to
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To gain favor
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