ingratiate
verbUK /ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt/
US /ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt/
To try hard to make someone like you.
He tried to ingratiate himself with the new teacher by bringing her an apple.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To bring oneself into favor with someone by deliberate effort.
She ingratiated herself with the boss by agreeing with everything he said.
3. To make oneself acceptable or pleasing to another person.
The puppy ingratiated itself with the family by wagging its tail at everyone.
4. To gain favor or acceptance through flattery or pleasing behavior.
He ingratiated himself into the group by laughing at all their jokes.