to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it
If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her.
Using a bunch of bananas, the zoo-keeper persuaded the monkey back into its cage.
Skilled negotiators use various techniques to persuade others during discussions.
The speaker aimed to persuade the audience to support the proposed policy.
Effective communication is essential to successfully persuade individuals.
