What is another word for ingratiated oneself with?
Pronunciation: [ɪnɡɹˈe͡ɪʃɪˌe͡ɪtɪd wɒnsˈɛlf wɪð] (IPA) 
Ingratiated oneself with is a phrase that means to gain someone's favor or acceptance by doing something that pleases or flatters them. There are many synonyms that can be used to express the same idea such as to curry favor with, to win over, to charm, to flatter, to cajole, to woo, to butter up, to sweet-talk, to suck up to, to brown-nose, to kiss up to, to fawn over, to grovel to, or to pander to. All of these synonyms suggest that one is using manipulative tactics to gain favor or acceptance, rather than relying on genuine relationships or merit. Ingratiating oneself with someone can be effective in the short-term, but it often leads to resentment and mistrust in the long run.
