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1. Gain favor with someone by deliberate efforts
2. To make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others (often used in a critical sense of fawning or flattery)
1. Peter Parker tried to ingratiate himself with his crush MJ by always being there to help her with her science projects.
2. Lex Luthor attempted to ingratiate himself with the citizens of Metropolis through his philanthropic endeavors, despite his ulterior motives.
3. Shinchan tried to ingratiate himself with his mother by tidying up his room and doing his homework without being told.
4. In order to infiltrate the group of superheroes, the shape-shifting Mystique had to ingratiate herself with them by saving their lives.