Emily Dickinson Lexicon

IN-GRA'TIATE, v.t. [ingra'shate; It. ingrazianarsi; L. in and gratia, favor.]

1. To commend one's self to another's good will, confidence or kindness. It is always used as a reciprocal verb, and followed by with, before the person whose favor is sought. Ministers and courtiers ingratiate themselves with their sovereign. Demagogues ingratiate themselves with the populace.
2. To recommend; to render easy; used of things. – Hammond.