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persuade

The correct spelling is persuade.

How to pronounce persuade

/pəˈsweɪd/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
  2. 2.To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).
  3. 3.To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).

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