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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
having the ability to cause another to do or believe something.
A few more citations of evidence will make your paper more persuasive.She made a persuasive argument for raising the drinking age.He was very persuasive, and soon she was dancing with him.There is little persuasive evidence to support the claim that the product actually works.- synonyms:
- cogent, convincing
- antonyms:
- unconvincing
- similar words:
- compelling, convincing, effective, effectual, expressive, forceful, impressive, influential, strong
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| related words: |
articulate, cogent, eloquent, potent, solid |
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| derivations: |
persuasively (adv.), persuasiveness (n.) |
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