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persuade

verb
/pərˈsweɪd/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

He persuaded his friend to join the club.

Example Expressions

persuade someone into something

Synonyms

convince, influence, sway, coax, motivate

Antonyms

dissuade, discourage, deter

Collocations

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

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