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Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Persuasion

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to persuasion such as "convince", "tempt", and "suggest".

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Categorized English Verbs of Verbal Action
to convince

to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.

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to persuade

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

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to entice

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

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to coax

to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling

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to get around

to persuade someone or something to agree to what one wants, often by doing things they like

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to inveigle

to trick someone into doing something through clever and cunning methods

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to cajole

to persuade someone to do something through insincere praises, promises, etc. often in a persistent manner

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to induce

to influence someone to do something particular

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to recommend

to suggest a specific course of action

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to suggest

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

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to procure

to persuade someone to give or approve something

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to tempt

to make someone do something that seems interesting, despite them knowing it might be wrong or not good for them

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to lure

to trick someone into doing something by offering them a reward or something interesting

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to attract

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

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to upsell

to encourage a customer to buy a more expensive or upgraded version of a product or service, or to add additional items to their purchase

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to pressure

to make someone do something by using force, influence, or other methods

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to push

to influence someone to do something, particularly something that might be against their will

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to ingrain

to set a particular habit, belief, attitude, etc. in someone in a lasting manner

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to inculcate

to teach an idea, belief, skill, etc. through constant repetition

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to brainwash

to control someone's thoughts, actions, or feelings and make them believe or do certain things through tricks or force

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to counsel

to advise someone to take a course of action

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to consult

to give expert advice to help people or organizations make better decisions

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to advise

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

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to admonish

to strongly advice a person to take a particular action

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to exhort

to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

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to instill

to gradually establish an idea, feeling, etc. in someone's mind

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