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Term: Ingratiate

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To bring oneself into the favor or good graces of someone, typically through flattery or other manipulative means.

Example sentence: She tried to ingratiate herself with the boss by praising his every decision.

Sense 2:

Definition: To adopt an agreeable or pleasing demeanor or behavior towards others.

Example sentence: The politician sought to ingratiate himself with the voters by promising tax cuts.

Sense 3:

Definition: To gain acceptance, especially by adapting oneself to fit in with a particular group or culture.

Example sentence: As a foreign exchange student, he tried to ingratiate himself with his American classmates by learning their slang.

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