SAT vocabulary
Ingratiate
To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.
Example
"He tried to ingratiate himself with his new neighbors by offering to help with their yard work."
Etymology
From Latin 'in gratiam' meaning 'into favor', from 'gratia' meaning 'grace, favor'.
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