Reason with
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Pro Tip 1/3Calm Persuasion
Reason with someone using a gentle, composed approach, not forcefully or emotionally. 
Even though I was upset, I managed to reason with him about the mistake.
Pro Tip 2/3Conflict Resolution
Use 'reason with' when trying to resolve disagreements or when seeking compromise. 
During the meeting, we needed to reason with the team to find a solution.
Pro Tip 3/3Futile Efforts
Sometimes, despite efforts to reason with others, they may remain unconvinced or unyielding. 
I attempted to reason with the customer, but they were still unhappy.