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

The difference between either posture is likely to be minuscule, with Chairman Kevin Warsh left to take a side and persuade his fellow officials. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Partnerships with companies like Uber can help foster trust in a community and persuade governments and policymakers to embrace a driverless future. — Anjali Tsui, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Deputies set up a perimeter around the home and tried to persuade Titman, who was armed, to surrender the weapon. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Of course, in Florida, unions are still free to persuade employees to join their ranks voluntarily. — Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026