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Meaning of persuade

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

persuade

Pronunciation:/pəˈsweɪd//pɚˈsweɪd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.

    Example: That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion.

    Antonyms:deterdissuade
  2. To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).

  3. To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).