overpersuade

verb

Definition of overpersuadenext
as in to win (over)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpersuade
  1. persuade
  2. convince
  3. induce
  4. influence
  5. satisfy
  6. bring
  7. bring around
  8. sell
Verb
  • The goal of the aid pledges is to persuade middle-class families that a prestigious private university can be affordable.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Don’t allow yourself to be so easily persuaded — use your discernment!
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • The court date begins a weeklong preliminary hearing where prosecutors aim to convince a Utah judge to allow the trial to move forward.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Ryan would love nothing more than to help convince the front office to add and give this team a chance down the stretch.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of convince
Verb
  • The minerals are absorbed through the skin, boosting circulation and inducing a sweat that drains away the toxins.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Catnip, the euphoria-inducing herb beloved by felines, was known to have insect repellent properties, though it had never been commercialized for that purpose.
    — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of induce
Verb
  • Various factors, including adherence to a diet and physical activity, influence the rate at which these changes become evident.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
  • The researchers noted that strength training may influence specific pathways related to coronary artery disease.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of influence
Verb
  • The pledge did not immediately satisfy hardline conservatives, who ground operations in the House to a halt last week.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The problem is that, even though the product satisfies the need, the consumer didn't care.
    — David Mahbub, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of satisfy
Verb
  • Apple leveled major allegations against OpenAI and some of its staffers Friday, alleging the ChatGPT maker systematically directed current and former Apple employees to bring secret information over to OpenAI.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026
  • Thiero delivered a breakaway windmill dunk in the second quarter Friday that brought cheers from the fans, a moment in which the second-year Lakers forward displayed his athleticism.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of bring
Verb
  • After the trial, it was rumored that the jury had initially been split 9-3 for acquittal, and that the minority was brought around by the expert testimony.
    — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • The River District will ultimately bring around 5,000 homes, market rate and affordable apartments, millions of square feet of office space, half a million square feet of retail and 1,000 hotel rooms.
    — Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Definition of bring around
Verb
  • Throughout the World Cup, videos have emerged on Instagram and TikTok of StubHub customers describing their nightmare experiences with the ticket-selling platform.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The company sells in 90 countries, up from 70 in 2021, and has deepened its presence in Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.
    — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of sell
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