talks (into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of talk (into)
as in convinces
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 talks (into)
  1. convinces
  2. persuades
  3. satisfies
Verb
  • Consequently, Oreana convinces Carter to run away with her without telling him the reason behind the impulsive decision.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
  • As Mihir considers leaving the village in defeat, Partha convinces him to stay and lead the community’s fight for a sustainable dam to protect their homes.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 July 2026
Definition of convinces
Verb
  • Your warmth persuades when details sparkle today.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
  • When he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, Athena persuades Zeus to secure Odysseus’s release.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026
Definition of persuades
Verb
  • Other cities are fighting lawsuits from developers who say their Live Local projects were rejected in violation of the law’s provisions, which require local authorities to grant approval if a proposal satisfies certain conditions.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • That agreement should spell out the settlement amount, the payment deadline and provide explicit confirmation that the payment satisfies the debt in full.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of satisfies
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“Talks (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks%20%28into%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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