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persuades

The correct spelling is persuades.

How to pronounce persuades

verb

Say it like: Per-sua-des

The correct spelling is persuades. 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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