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ikna etmek — meaning in English

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English meaning

coax verb To gently persuade someone to do something through patience or flattery.
convince verb To make someone believe something, usually through reasoning or evidence.
persuade verb To get someone to agree to or do something by giving reasons or arguments.

Senses

ikna etmek is used for these senses in English:

coax (transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
convince To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
persuade (transitive, now, rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something). [from 16th c.]

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Turkish words

tatlı sözle kandırmak tavlamak razı etmek