To persuade
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Sign into make a person do something through reasoning or other methods
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The company used a compelling advertising campaign to persuade consumers to try their new product.
I could not persuade him to reconsider his decision.
Grammatical Information:
ditransitive
To influence
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to have an effect on a particular person or thing
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To inspire
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to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive
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ditransitive
To manipulate
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to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage
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To convince
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to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.
Grammatical Information:
ditransitive
To impress
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to make someone admire and respect one
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transitive
To motivate
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to make someone want to do something by giving them a reason or encouragement
Grammatical Information:
transitive
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