Words For Persuasion

verb to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

• The politician tried to cajole the voters into supporting his campaign.
• She always knows how to cajole her friends into going shopping with her.
• I can't believe he was able to cajole his way out of getting a speeding ticket.
• The sun's rays seemed to cajole the flowers into blooming earlier than usual.

noun a particular ability to speak easily and confidently in a way that makes people want to listen to you

• She was known for her eloquence and the gift of gab that captivated audiences.
• John can talk to anyone for hours, he definitely has the gift of gab.
• Watch out for Sarah, she's got that gift of gab and can sweet talk her way out of anything.
• His gift of gab was like a superpower, able to charm and persuade anyone he spoke to.

verb to ask someone for something in a repeated or annoying way

adjective persistently demanding or insistent

• The persistent salesman continued to importune the potential client for a meeting.
• She always importunes me to go shopping with her on the weekends.
• Stop importuning me, I already said I'm not interested!
• The worries of life seem to importune her mind, never giving her a moment of peace.

verb to persuade or convince someone to do something

• I had to prevail upon my colleagues to support the new initiative.
• I managed to prevail upon my friend to lend me some money.
• I couldn't prevail upon my parents to let me go to the concert.
• Despite the odds, he was able to prevail upon his inner strength to keep going.