TALK INTO Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

talk (into)

verb

Definition of talk (into)

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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Diomande had previously made PSG his destination of choice — but the European champions had not yet shown a willingness to offer a level of fee that would convince Leipzig to consider a sale this summer.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Lowe is convinced that mainstream news outlets are ignoring his inquiry because of political correctness.

— Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026

Definition of convince

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The board also voted down a proposal to increase rider fares to generate between $8 million and $12 million after a lengthy discussion and multiple failed amendments aimed at trying to persuade a majority of directors to pass the motion.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 29 July 2026
Dr Chris Vas, Associate Professor at the University of Canterbury in southern England, said the EU wants to persuade its manufacturers to go cheaper, the lowest price is more like €15,000 than €10,000.

— Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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