persuade
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PERSUADE
[+ object]
1
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to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons
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compare dissuade
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He persuaded his friend to go back to school.
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She couldn't be persuaded to go.
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He would not let himself be persuaded into buying the more expensive stereo.
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I am not easily persuaded.
2
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to cause (someone) to believe something
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convince
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They persuaded us that we were wrong.
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He persuaded himself that he had made the right choice.
