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    persuade
    /pəˈsweɪd/

    verb

    • 1. induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument: "it wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing" Similar prevail ontalk someone intocoaxconvinceOpposite dissuadediscouragedeter

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  3. to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it: If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her. [ + (that) ] It's no use trying to persuade him (that) you're innocent.

  4. Learn the meaning of persuade, a verb that means to move by argument, entreaty, or expostulation to a belief, position, or course of action. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for persuade.

  5. Learn the meaning of persuade, a verb that means to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason or talking to them. Find synonyms, antonyms, and examples of persuade in different contexts and levels of English.

  6. To persuade is to get your way — win the argument, convince the group to see your favorite movie, get your parents to let you borrow the car. You persuade with language, with a carefully constructed argument, and with the strength of your conviction.

  7. Learn how to use the verb persuade to make somebody do or believe something by giving them good reasons. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and grammar notes.

  8. Learn the meaning and usage of the verb persuade, which means to influence someone's thoughts or actions by advising or urging. Find out the difference between persuade and convince, and see synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences.

  9. Learn the meaning and usage of the verb persuade, which means to cause someone to do or believe something by giving them good reasons. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for persuade.