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
In a few days, three environmental groups — including one from San Diego — get their chance to try to persuade the California Supreme Court to overturn a controversial rooftop solar policy issued by the California Public Utilities Commission nearly three years ago.
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Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Mindful of the scenes of serious disorder that marred a previous PSG trophy parade in 2013 at the Place du Trocadero, which overlooks the Eiffel Tower, the Parisian authorities were initially minded to reject the club’s request before being persuaded into a U-turn.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 2 June 2025
More recently, his brother, King Charles III, tried to persuade Andrew to cut his expenses by leaving his home, Royal Lodge, a sprawling royal estate, and instead, moving to a smaller cottage inside the security perimeter of Windsor Castle.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
For fifteen years, the Patriotic Millionaires have waged an earnest battle to persuade wealthy people to lobby for higher taxes on themselves.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Mindful of the scenes of serious disorder that marred a previous PSG trophy parade in 2013 at the Place du Trocadero, which overlooks the Eiffel Tower, the Parisian authorities were initially minded to reject the club’s request before being persuaded into a U-turn.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 2 June 2025
More recently, his brother, King Charles III, tried to persuade Andrew to cut his expenses by leaving his home, Royal Lodge, a sprawling royal estate, and instead, moving to a smaller cottage inside the security perimeter of Windsor Castle.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
For fifteen years, the Patriotic Millionaires have waged an earnest battle to persuade wealthy people to lobby for higher taxes on themselves.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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The Miami Herald reported in January that FAU in Palm Beach County was considered the Trump favorite, with FIU hoping to convince the president’s camp that Miami-Dade County’s global appeal, proximity to the Trump Doral resort and newly red politics made FIU the better pick.—
Douglas Hanks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Now streaming, the 10-episode third season ends with a jury finding Georgia not guilty of killing Tom, thanks to Ginny convincing Austin to lie on the stand about seeing Gil commit the brutal act.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 June 2025
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Focusing on a few key essentials is enough to satisfy Google and get most websites some quick SEO wins.—
Nick Zviadadze,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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While a game like No Man's Sky, with its procedural generation and ambition, might be more stunning, there's something uniquely charming and satisfying about the simplicity of Astroneer.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
7 June 2025
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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