Ingratiate

[Dave Paprocki]

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.

[Mark Zuckerberg]

[High-brow] way of saying [sucking] [up to] someone

[Couch Potatoe]

Bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.