What is another word for prevails upon?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪvˈe͡ɪlz əpˌɒn] (IPA) 
Prevails upon is a term used to describe the act of convincing someone to do something or to persuade someone to change their mind about something. There are various synonyms for this word, including influence, persuade, convince, coax, cajole, sway, and win over. Other synonyms include beseech, implore, command, direct, urge, request, appeal, and plead. Each of these words can be used interchangeably with the term prevails upon, depending on the context and the level of persuasion required. No matter the synonym used, the key is to have a convincing argument that will enable you to persuade someone to your way of thinking.
