persuades; persuaded; persuading
1
: to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons
He persuaded his friend to go back to school.
She couldn't be persuaded to go.
He would not let himself be persuaded into buying the more expensive stereo.
I am not easily persuaded.
2
: to cause (someone) to believe something : convince
They persuaded us that we were wrong.
He persuaded himself that he had made the right choice.
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/persuade. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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