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

  • (..) 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