ingratiated

Meanings

• verb

  win favor or goodwill of; make friendly or ingratiate oneself with.

• verb

  gain the approval or affection of (someone) through flattery or other means.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ingratiated
hastened , chastened , masthead , grated

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Variants

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ingratiate , ingratiated , ingratiates , ingratiating , ingratiation , ingratiations , ingratiatory

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Forms

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ingratiates, ingratiated, ingratiating

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Etymology

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late Middle English: from Latin ingratias, from in- 'in' + gratia 'favor'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ingratiated' appears in Shakespeare's play 'Othello'.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'ingratiatus' was a person who had gained the favor of a powerful patron.

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Related Concepts

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1. flattery: The act of using praise or compliments to gain favor or approval.

2. manipulation: The act of controlling or influencing someone or something, often in a deceitful or underhanded way.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ingratiated' is often used to describe characters who manipulate or flatter others to gain their favor. In art, there are several paintings and sculptures depicting the act of ingratiating oneself. For example, 'The Flatterer' by Diego Velázquez.

How to Memorize "ingratiated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone trying to win someone else's favor by being excessively nice or complimentary.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of gaining approval or favor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'ingratiate' means 'to gain favor'.

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