in·gra·ti·ate 
/ɪnˈgreɪʃiˌeɪt/ verb
in·gra·ti·ates; in·gra·ti·at·ed; in·gra·ti·at·ing /ɪnˈgreɪʃiˌeɪt/ verb [+ obj] often disapproving : to gain favor or approval for (yourself) by doing or saying things that people like — usually + with ▪ She has tried to ingratiate herself with voters by promising a tax cut.
