聞かせる
1
to let (someone) hear;to tell (e.g. a story);to inform (of)
助けを求めている私の声を彼に聞かせるのに苦労した。
I had trouble making him hear me calling for help.
2
to make (someone) listen;to make (someone) understand;to drum into (someone)
あの男を説き伏せようとするのは、オオカミに道理を説いて聞かせるようなものだ。
You might as well reason with the wolf as try to persuade that man.
3
to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.;to hold (someone) enchanted by