talk (into)

verb

Definition of talk (into)next
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request the salesman talked us into buying a new vacuum

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  1. convince
  2. persuade
  3. satisfy
Verb
  • But chats with director of football Kevin Thelwell and manager Sean Dyche convinced him to choose Goodison Park over other destinations.
    Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Such stories in the book, How to Build a Legacy to Die For, convince the readers effortlessly that a positive legacy is possible, regardless of past mistakes.
    Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of convince
Verb
  • He was released on bail in 2013 after his appellate lawyer, Hubert J. Santos, persuaded a judge during an extended habeas corpus trial that Skakel had been convicted because his trial lawyer, Mickey Sherman, presented the jury with an inexplicably deficient defense.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Perhaps Miller can be persuaded to consider a Furiosa spinoff prestige series for HBO, where the budget goes further and can tell a bigger story set in the aftermath of Fury Road.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • Federal officials said the company must still satisfy certain technical, legal, environmental and financial conditions before the loan is funded.
    Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Today, knowing that the recipes inspired by a legacy of women in her family have satisfied so many people fills her heart.
    Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of satisfy
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Thesaurus Entries Near talk (into)

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