In*gra"ti*ate (?), v. t. [imp.
& p. p. Ingratiated (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Ingratiating (?).] [Pref. in- in + L.
gratia. See Grace.]
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.
In*gra"ti*ate, v. i. To gain
favor. [R.] Sir W. Temple.