to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging: We could not persuade him to wait. to induce to believe by appealing to reason or understanding; convince: to persuade the judge of the prisoner's innocence.

What is an example of being persuaded?

Frequency: The definition of persuade is to convince someone to do or think something. An example of persuade is when you make a strong argument for why your idea is right and your argument convinces your boss to implement your idea. ... That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion.

What is convincing to do something called?

Cajole = persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. Persuade = cause (someone) to believe something, esp. after a sustained effort; convince. Coax = persuade (someone) gradually or by flattery to do something.