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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Verbs of Verbal Action
to convince
to convince [verb]

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

Ex: Despite initial skepticism , she managed to convince her friends to try the new restaurant .
to persuade
to persuade [verb]

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Ex: During the business negotiation , the salesperson tried to persuade the client to agree to a favorable deal .
to entice
to entice [verb]

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

Ex: The company enticed customers to sign up for their loyalty program by offering a 20 % discount on their first purchase .
to coax
to coax [verb]

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

Ex: The owner had to coax the reluctant cat to take its medicine by mixing it with a favorite treat .
to get around
to get around [verb]

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

Ex: Teens can be quite adept at getting around their teachers and avoiding homework .
to inveigle
to inveigle [verb]

to trick someone into doing something through clever and cunning methods

Ex: The deceptive marketer tried to inveigle consumers into purchasing the product with misleading advertisements .
to cajole
to cajole [verb]

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

Ex: The manager attempted to cajole the hesitant employee into taking on a challenging project .
to induce
to induce [verb]

to influence someone to do something particular

Ex: Her persuasive personality has been inducing people to participate in community projects for years .
to recommend
to recommend [verb]

to suggest a specific course of action

Ex: The nutritionist will recommend a balanced diet to improve the client 's overall health .
to suggest
to suggest [verb]

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

Ex: The professor suggested several topics for research papers in the upcoming semester .
to procure
to procure [verb]

to persuade someone to give or approve something

Ex: He procured his neighbors to attend the community meeting to discuss local issues .
to tempt
to tempt [verb]

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

Ex: The allure of easy money tempted him to participate in the risky investment scheme .
to lure
to lure [verb]

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

Ex: Criminals often use phishing emails to create fake scenarios and lure individuals into providing personal information .
to attract
to attract [verb]

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

Ex: The new advertisement campaign aimed to attract a younger audience with its modern and dynamic approach .
to upsell
to upsell [verb]

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

Ex: When purchasing electronics , the retailer may attempt to upsell by offering an extended warranty for added coverage .
to pressure
to pressure [verb]

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

Ex: The manager should not pressure employees to work overtime if it 's not necessary for the project .
to push
to push [verb]

to force someone to do something, particularly against their will

Ex: Despite her reservations , the manager pushed the team to work overtime to meet an ambitious deadline .
to ingrain
to ingrain [verb]

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

Ex: Repeated practice can help ingrain muscle memory in athletes for improved performance .
to inculcate
to inculcate [verb]

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

Ex: The community project will aim to inculcate a sense of environmental responsibility in residents .
to brainwash
to brainwash [verb]

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

Ex: The teenager rebelled against attempts to brainwash her into conforming to societal expectations .
to counsel
to counsel [verb]

to advise someone to take a course of action

Ex: A therapist counsels individuals dealing with mental health challenges , offering support and coping strategies .
to consult
to consult [verb]

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

Ex: The HR consultant consults companies on employee relations and management .
to advise
to advise [verb]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: I would advise against making any hasty decisions without considering all the consequences .
to admonish
to admonish [verb]

to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

Ex: The manager admonishes employees to follow company policies during the training sessions .
to exhort
to exhort [verb]

to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

Ex: In his inspiring speech , the president exhorted the nation to come together for the common good , fostering unity and progress .
to instill
to instill [verb]

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

Ex: Coaches strive to instill discipline and teamwork in athletes through regular training sessions and motivational talks .
Verbs of Verbal Action
Verbs for Communication Verbs for Negative Communication Verbs for Verbal Confrontation Verbs for Complaints
Verbs for Criticism and Disapproval Verbs for Explanations Verbs for Instructions Verbs for Negotiation and Discussion
Verbs for Announcements Verbs for Questions and Answers Verbs for Requesting Verbs for Permissions and Prohibitions
Verbs for Persuasion Verbs for Admiration Verbs for Implying and Mentioning Verbs for Informing and Naming
Verbs for Ordering and Forcing Verbs for Warning and Promising Verbs for Vocalizing Verbs for Expressing Opinions