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Ingratiation

Definition: The act of trying to gain favor or approval from someone, typically through flattery or pleasing behavior.

Senses:

1. noun: The act of ingratiating oneself with others to gain their favor.
2. noun: The quality of being ingratiating or attempting to please others.

Sample Sentences:

1. She used ingratiation to win over her boss and get a promotion.
2. Ingratiation is often seen as a manipulative behavior.
3. His excessive ingratiation made him appear insincere.
4. The politician relied on ingratiation to gain public support.
5. She attempted ingratiation by complimenting the host's cooking.

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