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persuade

verb

/pərˈsweɪd/

Meaning

to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

He persuaded his friend to join the club.

persuade someone into something

convince, influence, sway, coax, motivate

dissuade, discourage, deter

persuade someone, try to persuade, persuade into, persuade out of

To have the same opinion or to consent to something.

Use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose; treat someone or something badly or unfairl...

to push or prod with a finger or pointed object

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

to encircle or bind with a belt or band; to prepare oneself for something difficult