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- pronunciation:
- pr
sweId
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
persuades, persuading, persuaded |
definition 1: |
to cause (another) to do something through reasoning, arguing, or appealing to the emotions.
Their commercial really persuades people to try their product.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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Her professor persuaded her to publish her research paper.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- convince, get, induce
- antonyms:
- dissuade
- similar words:
- argue, cajole, coax, constrain, entice, influence, inveigle, lead, lure, motivate, move, prevail on, prompt, sway, sweet-talk, talk into, wheedle
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definition 2: |
to cause (another) to believe something; convince.
He persuaded the jury that his client was innocent.[verb + smby + (that) + clause
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Her sincere expression persuaded us that she was telling the truth.[verb + smby + (that) + clause
]
- synonyms:
- convince
- similar words:
- bring around, induce
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related words: |
actuate, budge, charm, counsel, crowd, get, guide, impress, lobby, make, push, reason, reconcile, satisfy, sell, turn, win |
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derivations: |
persuadable (adj.), persuadingly (adv.), persuader (n.) |
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