\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.