persuade
Pronunciation:
/pəˈsweɪd//pɚˈsweɪd/verb
Definitions
To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
Example: That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion.
Antonyms:deterdissuadeTo convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).
To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).