Verb
ingratiate
IPA /ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt/
To try to make someone like you in order to gain their favour.
See example sentence: ingratiate
He tried to ingratiate himself with the neighbours by praising everything in their garden.
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gratify
IPA /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/
To please or satisfy someone.
See example sentence: gratify
It gratified her to see the whole family enjoying the meal.
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