Ingratiate

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·vi To gain favor.

II. Ingratiate ·vt To Recommend; to render easy or agreeable;

— followed by to.

III. Ingratiate ·vt 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.