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The correct spelling is persuade.
How to pronounce persuade
/pəˈsweɪd/
verbIPA: /pəˈsweɪd/
Say it like: Per-sua-de
The correct spelling is persuade. To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence. For example: "That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion."
Usage Examples
“That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
- 2.To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).
- 3.To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).
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