talk (into)

verb

Definition of talk (into)next
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request the salesman talked us into buying a new vacuum

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk (into)
  1. convince
  2. persuade
  3. satisfy
Verb
  • Many Democrats had convinced themselves before the election that this was their year.
    Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Ultimately, FirstEnergy did not convince the Department of Energy to give it a bailout, but the Ohio Legislature did.
    Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of convince
Verb
  • Few modern artists do so much to persuade us that creative endeavor is a struggle—an anxious wrestling with the stubborn materials to hand, and a determination to plow on.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Will that be enough to persuade these justices to strike down Tennessee’s law?
    Ian Millhiser, Vox, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • In essence, the Fed has satisfied its dual mandate of keeping inflation and unemployment low.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Get The Recipe 16 of 25 Classic Pumpkin Pie Made with refrigerated pie dough, this richly spiced pie will satisfy the Thanksgiving purists.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of satisfy
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