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persuade

/pəˈsweɪd/

verb

Meaning

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

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

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

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

Synonyms

convince