ingratiate in German

ingratiate in German is beliebt machen, einschmeicheln, sich beliebt machen — ingratiate means to try to win someone's favour, often by flattering them.

ingratiate in German

beliebt machen

verb

(reflexive) To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them; to insinuate oneself; to worm one's way in.

einschmeicheln

verb

(reflexive) To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them; to insinuate oneself; to worm one's way in.

sich beliebt machen

verb

(reflexive) To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them; to insinuate oneself; to worm one's way in.

What does "ingratiate" mean?

verb To try to win someone's favour, often by flattering them.
"The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is trying to crawl out from under its rock and ingratiate itself as an "equal opportunity employer" and a friend of progressive movements."
verb (old use) To make something seem appealing, or to speak well of it.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

ingratiate in a sentence

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is trying to crawl out from under its rock and ingratiate itself as an "equal opportunity employer" and a friend of progressive movements.
He ingratiated himself with the Kurdish bloc when he stood up to aggressive Turkish rhetoric about the Kurdish border in May.

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ingratiate" in German?

"ingratiate" in German is beliebt machen, einschmeicheln, sich beliebt machen. ingratiate means: To try to win someone's favour, often by flattering them.

Are there other ways to say "ingratiate" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ingratiate": beliebt machen, einschmeicheln, sich beliebt machen.

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