Prevail upon to do

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verb

To convince or persuade someone to do something.

He prevailed upon his friend to help him with his homework.
Visual representation of "prevail upon to do" - To convince or persuade someone to do something

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  • prevail upon someone to do
  • prevail upon him to do
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Convincing Tone

The phrase implies a gentle, but firm way to get someone to agree to do something.

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She was able to prevail upon her brother to attend the reunion.
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Persistence

Using 'prevail upon' suggests repeated efforts rather than a one-time request.

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He had to prevail upon them several times to get the signatures needed.
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Formal Context

It's a formal expression often found in written or official contexts, less common in casual speech.

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The council was prevailed upon to reconsider the zoning application.
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