ingratiate

verb2

1. •
   [with oneself] To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them; to insinuate oneself; to worm one's way in.

   • [H]e considered this offering an homage to his merits, and an attempt on the part of the heiress to ingratiate herself into his priceless affections. — 1849
2. •
   To recommend; to render easy or agreeable.

   • What difficulty would it [the love of Christ] not ingratiate to us? — 1650