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

  • (..) off your scent. Why? Nick Fury seems to trust you. But now we need you to come in. What if I say no? I'll persuade you. And what if the other guy says no? You've been more than a year without an incident. I don't think you want to break that streak. (..)
    2012 The Avengers