persuade (Meaning)
persuade (v)
win approval or support for
cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
persuade (v. t.)
To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.
To try to influence.
To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.
To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.
persuade (v. i.)
To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.
persuade (n.)
Persuasion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of persuade
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persuade Sentence Examples
- The lawyer used every trick in his arsenal to persuade the jury of his client's innocence.
- The politician's persuasive speech rallied the crowd to support his campaign.
- The advertisement's clever imagery and catchy slogans were designed to persuade consumers to buy the product.
- The teacher used patience and logic to persuade her students of the importance of studying.
- The salesperson's charm and persuasive sales pitch convinced the customer to make a purchase.
- The activist employed persuasive rhetoric to convince lawmakers to pass a new environmental protection law.
- The parent used positive reinforcement and gentle persuasion to encourage their child to eat their vegetables.
- The diplomat's persuasive negotiations led to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
- The therapist used a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and persuasive techniques to help their client overcome anxiety.
- The cult leader used psychological manipulation and persuasive tactics to recruit and indoctrinate new members.
FAQs About the word persuade
win approval or support for, cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's armTo influence or gain over by argument,
convince, satisfy, urge, convert, move, attract, argue, gain, prevail (on or upon),bring
discourage,deter, discourage, deter, dissuade, dissuade,,unsell, unsell
The lawyer used every trick in his arsenal to persuade the jury of his client's innocence.
The politician's persuasive speech rallied the crowd to support his campaign.
The advertisement's clever imagery and catchy slogans were designed to persuade consumers to buy the product.
The teacher used patience and logic to persuade her students of the importance of studying.
