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
The superpower that succeeds in persuading key Southeast Asian countries—such as Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—to hew closely to its line stands a better chance of realizing its objectives in Asia.
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Yuen Foong Khong, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
After diplomacy with France and the United States failed to persuade the two countries to halt construction of the reactor, Prime Minister Menachem Begin concluded that attacking the reactor was Israel’s best option.
—Jeffrey Fields, The Conversation, 24 June 2025
The degree to which the tribes’ brief persuades the Third Circuit remains to be seen.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2025
Experiential marketing lets people persuade themselves.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Yuen Foong Khong, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
After diplomacy with France and the United States failed to persuade the two countries to halt construction of the reactor, Prime Minister Menachem Begin concluded that attacking the reactor was Israel’s best option.
—Jeffrey Fields, The Conversation, 24 June 2025
The degree to which the tribes’ brief persuades the Third Circuit remains to be seen.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2025
Experiential marketing lets people persuade themselves.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuade
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While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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This level of detail positions your content as the go-to resource that satisfies even the most specific queries.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Judge Subramanian said the jurors must reach a unanimous verdict, but must not give up their convictions merely to return a verdict or satisfy the rest of the jurors.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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