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

Unspun started with consumers, creating D2C products to build trust before moving up to brands that could persuade suppliers to buy in. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Kohberger alleges that his attorneys withheld potentially exculpatory evidence, misled him about the consequences of pleading guilty and relied on threats and false promises to persuade him to accept the deal. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Harris has had 30 years of fundraising practice, working to persuade donors and funding organizations to support Harris Park and the golf course. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Consultant Bill Rathjen, of McColly Real Estate, persuaded the RDC on Thursday to smoosh the parcels together into four new units, following natural boundaries. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026