PERSUADING
- Cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
- Cause (someone) to believe something, esp. after a sustained effort; convince
- (of a situation or event) Provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something
- PERSUADE, to cause to do something by means of argument, reasoning, or entreaty [v]
- PERSUADE, to induce by reasoning or entreaty, also PERSWADE [v]