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.
(..) How could I have overlooked you? Next to Anne, it's easy to do. And you're married. Yes, Your Grace, to William Carey. Then why haven't I seen you at court? Because I've persuaded him to spend a year or two here first. We have a small manor. Nothing much, but enough to start a family. (..)2008 The Other Boleyn Girl
(..) on our own. We don't have the numbers. Daenerys has her own army and she has dragonfire. I need to try and persuade her to fight with us. Ser Davos and I will ride for White Harbor tomorrow, then sail for Dragonstone. (..)2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Stormborn Season: 7 Episode 2
(..) 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