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Verb talk into has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: talk intoDescription:The phrase "talk into" is commonly used as a verb phrase in English and has multiple meanings depending on the context. It generally refers to persuading or convincing someone to do something or convincing oneself to do something. It can also mean to persuade or convince someone of a particular opinion or point of view. Senses and Usages:
Example sentence 1: My friends talked me into going to the party even though I initially didn't want to. Example sentence 2: She managed to talk her parents into letting her stay out later. Example sentence 1: After thinking about it for a while, he talked himself into applying for the job. Example sentence 2: I talked myself into believing that I could overcome any obstacle. Example sentence 1: The salesperson talked me into buying the latest smartphone even though I didn't really need it. Example sentence 2: The politician tried to talk the audience into supporting his controversial policy. | ||||
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