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Persuade
pəˈsweɪd
Persuade definitions
verb
persuade
persuaded
persuades
persuading
- induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
"it wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing"
prevail on talk someone into coax convince make get press someone into induce win someone over bring someone round argue someone into pressure someone into pressurize someone into coerce influence sway prompt inveigle entice tempt lure cajole wheedle someone into get round blarney prod someone into reason someone into- cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince
"health boards were finally persuaded of the desirability of psychiatric units"
- (of a situation or event) provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something
"the cost of the manor's restoration persuaded them to take in guests"