turn on to

VERB

persuade

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise assure cajole coax enlist entice exhort get impress incline induce influence prompt satisfy sway urge woo

STRONG

actuate affect allure blandish brainwash convert counsel draw impel incite inveigle lead move propagandize proselytize reason seduce sell soft sell stroke touch wheedle

WEAK

argue into bring around bring to senses gain confidence of lead to believe lead to do prevail upon proselyte talk into wear down win argument win over work over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade fail halt prevent repel

STRONG

delay deter disenchant remain stay stop turn off

WEAK

hinder repress suppress

Example Sentences

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It’s not rare for “Bob’s Burgers” to be described as a “comfort show” — something fans can turn on to unwind or fall asleep to.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

Some Honolulu city buses are outfitted with a digital shaka light that bus drivers can turn on to thank motorists for letting them merge.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

The radios automatically turn on to relay an alert and can be operated by battery.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2023

Tap or click for notifications you can turn on to make life easier and keep you safer.

From Fox News • Aug. 14, 2021

Before they could go deeper in theology, they saw another little boy turn on to Ainslie Street from Humboldt Street carrying a basket on his arm.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

turn on to

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