verb🔗ShareSich einschmeicheln, sich anbiedernTo bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please him or her."To get a good grade on the upcoming history exam, Maria was ingratiating herself with the strict teacher by always volunteering to help. "Um eine gute Note in der bevorstehenden Geschichtsklausur zu bekommen, versuchte Maria, sich bei dem strengen Lehrer einzuschmeicheln, indem sie sich immer freiwillig meldete, um zu helfen.characterhumanattitudeactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpfehlen, erleichtern(followed by to) To recommend; to render easy or agreeable."To ingratiate himself to his new boss, David offered to stay late and help with the extra work. "Um sich bei seinem neuen Chef einzuschmeicheln, bot David an, länger zu bleiben und bei der zusätzlichen Arbeit zu helfen.characterhumanpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchmeichlerisch, anbiederndWhich ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity."That was an ingratiating smile."Das war ein schmeichlerisches Lächeln.characterhumanattitudemoralqualityappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading