persuade — to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈsweɪd/
Korean meaning: 설득하다, 납득시키다
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-스웨이드 (강세: 스웨이드)
Example Sentences
- My mom persuaded me to eat vegetables by hiding them in pizza.
- The salesman tried to persuade customers with his dancing demonstration.
- I couldn't persuade my cat to take a bath, so we both got wet.
persuade
VERB//pərˈsweɪd//
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
A persuade character convinces a skeptical listener through confident gestures
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Origin
From Latin 'persuadere', formed from 'per-' (through) and 'suadere' (to advise or urge). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to mean convincing someone through reasoning.
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“My mom persuaded me to eat vegetables by hiding them in pizza.”
“The salesman tried to persuade customers with his dancing demonstration.”
“I couldn't persuade my cat to take a bath, so we both got wet.”
“The teacher persuaded students to study harder for the exam.”
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