From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
We had to prevail upon him to accept the offer.
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persuade
- over-rule
- cajole
- provoke
- disappointment
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The phrase "prevail upon" means to persuade or convince someone to do something. Persuade (A) means to convince someone to take a particular action, which is the closest meaning to "prevail upon".