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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

  • (..) Why, Bruce? Why could you not avenge your parents? Will you be heading back to Princeton after the hearing, sir... ...or can I persuade you to stay on for a day or two? BRUCE: I'm not heading back at all. ALFRED: You don't like it there? - I like it fine. (..)
    2005 Batman Begins