Synonyms of persuade

persuade

verb

pər-ˈswād 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convince
• satisfy
• bring
• induce
• get
• urge
• convert
• argue
• attract
• move
• gain
• talk (into)
• win (over)
• prevail (on or upon)
• coax
• entice
• seduce
• tempt
• cajole
• lure
• exhort
• prompt
• entreat
• bring around
• sell
• wheedle
• beguile
• influence
• sway
• lead on
• discuss
• allure
• brainwash
• snow
• fast-talk
• interest
• incline
• draw
• converse
• blandish
• overpersuade
• debate
• dispute
• blarney
• moot
• reason (with)
• chew over
• hash (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deter
• discourage
• dissuade
• unsell

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of persuade

Leaders earn influence by understanding people before trying to persuade them. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The indictment alleges LeVota sought to persuade another candidate for county executive to leave the race by promising that candidate and one of his colleagues full-time jobs in Jackson County government. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Every significant change requires persuading governments that frequently disagree on nearly everything else. — Bethany Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

Paramount was among the companies that persuaded the state to make film credits refundable starting last year. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026