mindmap root((劝导)) induce implies an influencing of the reason or judgment often by pointing out the advantages or gains that depend upon the desired decision: ~d them to vote for his proposal. persuade implies appealing as much to the emotions as to reason by such things as pleas, entreaty, or expostulation in attempting to win over: ~d them to obey the ceasefire. prevail usually used with on or upon, carries a strong implication of overcoming opposition or reluctance with sustained argument or pressure or cogent appeals: ~ed upon them to stay for the night. get the most neutral of these terms, can replace any of them, especially when the method by which a decision is brought about is irrelevant or deliberately not stressed: finally ~ the boy to do his homework.