Convince and Press

Convince

Convince verb - To cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests.

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Press and convince are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Press" instead a verb "Convince".

Nearby Words: convincing, convincingly

Press verb - To take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right.

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Convince and press are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Convince" instead a verb "Press".

Nearby Words: pressed, pressing, pressroom

His audience notice his change in tune and press him for some time before he manages to convince them.

Source: Manipulative Bastard / Western Animation
He also dislikes Maho because he believes she is not there for Miho enough, but while Miho's defending her sister doesn't convince him, he doesn't press the issue.

Source: Fanfic / Boys Und Senshado
This pep talk is enough to convince Starlight to press on with the rescue mission.

Source: Characters / Friendship Is Magic: Redeemed

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