change (someone's) mind

To convince someone to think differently about something. You can try all you want, but you're not changing my mind about going to that party! I need to change my teacher's mind about me. I swear I'm not a slacker, but that's what she thinks!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Philippina	fee-lee-PEE-nah	German (Rare)
Manuel	['mænjuel]
Gene	[dʒi:n]
Shepard	['ʃepəd]
Mared	-	Welsh
Kisecawchuck	-	Native American, Cree