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Talk Round Sb English Meaning Persuade Agree Synonym

Word talk round
Meaning

Meaning: If you talk somebody round, you persuade them to do what you want them to do, or to agree with you.

Synonym: persuade, convince

Example For example:

  • talk sb round It took a while, but I finally talked him round and he agreed to lend me the money.

  • talk sb round She's doesn't like the idea, but we think we can talk her round.

Variety: Thisis typically used in British English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

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