First Known Use: 15th century
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persuade
verb per·suade \pər-ˈswād\
: to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons
: to cause (someone) to believe something
per·suad·edper·suad·ing
Full Definition of PERSUADE
transitive verb
1
: to move by argument, entreaty, or expostulation to a belief, position, or course of action
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Origin of PERSUADE
Latin persuadēre, from per- thoroughly + suadēre to advise, urge — more at sweet
Related to PERSUADE
- Synonyms
- argue, bring, bring around, convert, convince, gain, get, induce, move, prevail (on or upon), satisfy, talk (into), win (over)
Rhymes with PERSUADE
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PERSUADED Defined for Kids
persuade
verb per·suade \pər-ˈswād\
per·suad·edper·suad·ing
Definition of PERSUADE for Kids
: to win over to a belief or way of acting : convince <The weather report persuaded me to stay home.>
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