as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
she persuaded us that she can indeed communicate with the dead he persuaded his teachers to grant an extension
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Recent Examples of persuade
In the case of slower growth, the Fed might be persuaded to lower interest rates.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
The story follows two longtime friends from Los Angeles, Glenn and Rickey, played by Michael Cera and Michael Angarano, who reconnect and end up persuading themselves to take a road trip to California’s capital.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to the series, Smith persuaded parents with promises that creating content and channels under her guidance would result in fame and fortune.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
But the taxpayer still persuaded the Tax Court.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
The story follows two longtime friends from Los Angeles, Glenn and Rickey, played by Michael Cera and Michael Angarano, who reconnect and end up persuading themselves to take a road trip to California’s capital.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to the series, Smith persuaded parents with promises that creating content and channels under her guidance would result in fame and fortune.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
But the taxpayer still persuaded the Tax Court.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persuade
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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