persuasion — the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈsweɪʒən/
Example Sentences
- His mother's powers of persuasion finally convinced him to eat vegetables.
- It took serious persuasion to get my cat to take a bath - I'm still recovering from the scratches.
- Despite all forms of persuasion, he refused to sing karaoke at the office party.
persuasion
NOUN[/pərˈsweɪʒən/]
the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something
the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something
The lawyer persuaded the jury through powerful logic and emotional storytelling.
The speaker’s persuasive words invaded the audience’s emotions in a powerful cascade.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'persuadere', composed of 'per-' (through, thoroughly) and 'suadere' (to advise, urge). The word entered English through Old French and Latin, referring to the act of convincing someone through argument or reasoning.
Breakdown
per- (through, thoroughly) + suad (urge, advise) + -ion (noun suffix) = persuasion
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📝Examples
“His mother's powers of persuasion finally convinced him to eat vegetables.”
“It took serious persuasion to get my cat to take a bath - I'm still recovering from the scratches.”
“Despite all forms of persuasion, he refused to sing karaoke at the office party.”
“The advertisement used clever persuasion techniques to promote the new product.”
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