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
But to be successful the winner must turn around and persuade other leaders to provide help — such as money.
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Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 28 May 2026
The raise and the policy change didn’t persuade MSU’s president to stay on.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Debate is broken as a tool to inform, explore ideas and persuade an audience.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
The hard-sell approach aims to get the consumer to buy the product or service in the short term; direct and insistent language is used to persuade the consumer to make the purchase.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
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Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 28 May 2026
The raise and the policy change didn’t persuade MSU’s president to stay on.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Debate is broken as a tool to inform, explore ideas and persuade an audience.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
The hard-sell approach aims to get the consumer to buy the product or service in the short term; direct and insistent language is used to persuade the consumer to make the purchase.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for persuade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuade
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Instead, members of the Cabinet referred to the bill as the Working Family Tax Cuts, a clear indication that the administration is tacitly working to convince the public that the White House is attempting to alleviate financial struggles and improve the economy.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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The orangutan care specialists spent months preparing Hesty to have the baby, using positive reinforcement to convince her to cooperate with testing and other needs.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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On the third floor, alongside the hotel's Center Pool, is The Sandbox, a refined poolside restaurant with American coastal dishes that will satisfy any of your poolside cravings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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