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

  • (..) where our armies will be waiting for their surrender. We should have every available medic standing by. And if they won't surrender? Then we will need a compelling voice to persuade them. Form up on Charlie tango, meters out. Roger that. All bombers are outbound. What's the difference, Katniss? (..)
    2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2