What is another word for prevail on?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪvˈe͡ɪl ˈɒn] (IPA)

Prevail on is a phrase that means to persuade or convince someone to do something they may not want to do. There are several synonyms for this phrase, such as "persuade," "coerce," "influence," "convince," "urge," "prompt," and "beg." While these words all have similar meanings, they each have their own subtleties and connotations. Persuade implies using logical reasoning, while coerce implies using force or threats. Influence suggests a gentle approach, while convince implies a stronger level of conviction. Urge and prompt suggest a more urgent appeal, while begging implies a desperate plea. In any case, the objective is to get someone to take a particular action or change their mind about something.

What are the hypernyms for Prevail on?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Prevail on

  • It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever.
    Jimmy Carter
  • May this plain statement of facts prevail on the friends of the rising generation to interpose for their welfare; that the education of children may no longer be to parent and master a lottery, in which the prizes bear no proportion to the enormous number of blanks.
    Joseph Lancaster
  • It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever.
    James Earl Jimmy Carter
  • she leads much too sedentary a life, and is continually sitting stooping either over a book or over her desk – it is with difficulty one can prevail on her to take a walk or induce her to converse
    Anne Brontë

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