persuade

Definition

  • verb: to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons
  • verb: to move by argument, entreaty, or expostulation to a belief, position, or course of action
  • synonyms: entice, induce, prevail on

Examples

  • He would not let himself be 'persuaded' into buying the more expensive stereo.

  • He 'persuaded' himself that he had made the right choice.

  • He 'persuaded' his friend to go back to school.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Would it make you feel better if I was in the night club business? As...as long as it's all above board... When will you know? We've to see if the owner is willing to sell. We're trying to persuade him. If asked politely, people listen. I'm at Ali Baba Motel. It's on Grace and Yucca. Yes, and ah... (..)
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