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persuade
to convince someone to do or believe something
Synonyms
- convince
- sway
- influence
Antonyms
- dissuade
- discourage
persuade in a sentence
Ava persuaded her brother to help build the blanket fort.
Carlos persuaded his friends to join the school cleanup by explaining how much fun it would be.
Where it comes from
From Latin persuadere 'to convince'
Memory hook
PERSUADE with reasons that SWAY someone.
Read it in context
- The Agreement at Alder Crossing History