Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To win favor or confidence of another; as, ingratiate oneself with the new boss\; to bring into favor; to insinuate; -- used reflexively, and followed by with before the person whose favor is sought.2. (v. t.) To recommend; to render easy or agreeable; -- followed by to. 3. (v. i.) To gain favor. Thesaurus argue into assure be convincing bring around bring home to bring over bring round bring to reason captivate carry conviction charm con convert convict convince draw draw over drive home to evangelize gain gain over get hook hook in ingratiate inspire belief lead to believe outtalk persuade prevail prevail on prevail upon prevail with prompt proselyte proselytize satisfy sell sell one on sway talk into talk over talk to wangle wangle into wean wear down win |