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persuade

verbgeneral usecommon/pɨɾsuɐˈðiɾ/per·su·a·dir

Definition

1

To cause someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

Usage examples

She persuaded him to take the job.
I'm not easily persuaded by empty promises.

Common combinations

persuade someone totry to persuadehard to persuade