Expressing Encouragement and Discouragement: English Vocabulary List

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

"She tried to persuade her friend."

"The salesman tried to persuade the customer to buy the more expensive model by highlighting its additional features."

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

"Media can influence public opinion."

"Parents have a strong influence on their children's values but peers also play an important role."

to make someone admire and respect one

"He wants to impress his boss."

"He hoped to impress his new boss by arriving early and completing all of his tasks before the deadline."

to make someone want to do something by giving them a reason or encouragement

"Good teachers motivate their students."

"Good teachers know how to motivate their students by making lessons interesting and relevant to their lives."