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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Persuade
to successfully convince someone to do or believe something
Definitions
- to convince someone to do or believe something, especially by giving them a good reason to do it
- * to make someone do something by talking to them and giving them reasons why they should
Etymology of Persuade
The word "persuade" comes from the Old French word "persuader", which is derived from the Latin word "persuadere", meaning "to convince" or "to persuade"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of convincing someone to do or believe something, often through reasoning or argumentation
Example Uses
- She tried to persuade him to go to the movies with her
- * The company is trying to persuade customers to buy their new product
- * He was persuaded by the argument that it was the best decision for the company