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
  • The court also found that eight of the Adidas trademarks asserted against Thom Browne failed to satisfy the absolute statutory requirements for clarity and precision, rendering them invalid.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
  • However, the recently rallying stock fell victim to profit-taking as the new outlook failed to satisfy lofty investor expectations.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of satisfy
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Thesaurus Entries Near talk (into)

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talk (into)

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“Talk (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20%28into%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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