ingratiate

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Ingratiated p. pr. & vb. n. Ingratiating ] [ Pref. in- in + L. gratia. See Grace. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. To introduce or commend to the favor of another; to bring into favor; to insinuate; -- used reflexively, and followed by with before the person whose favor is sought. [ 1913 Webster ]

Lysimachus . . . ingratiated himself both with Philip and his pupil. Budgell. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by to. [ Obs. ] Dr. J. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

What difficulty would it [ the love of Christ ] not ingratiate to us? Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]