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
Other charges dismissed as part of an April plea agreement included two counts of persuading or coercing a minor to engage in prostitution.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
My and my colleagues’ research into the ways brain activity across people aligns or diverges as they converse suggests that seeking to persuade may not be the most fruitful way to approach a conversation.
—Emily Falk, Scientific American, 25 Sep. 2025
The messaging is tough and might persuade the Kremlin to calm its mad period of envelope-pushing, that saw Russian drones enter Poland and its jets violate Estonian airspace.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
But Reid, their new manager, persuaded EMI Records to advance enough money to allow the band to create without limits for the first time.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
My and my colleagues’ research into the ways brain activity across people aligns or diverges as they converse suggests that seeking to persuade may not be the most fruitful way to approach a conversation.
—Emily Falk, Scientific American, 25 Sep. 2025
The messaging is tough and might persuade the Kremlin to calm its mad period of envelope-pushing, that saw Russian drones enter Poland and its jets violate Estonian airspace.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
But Reid, their new manager, persuaded EMI Records to advance enough money to allow the band to create without limits for the first time.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuade
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Since then, no one has been able to convince me that Sophia Bush is straight and I’ve finally been vindicated!—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ochocinco, the former All-Pro wideout, wasn’t convinced.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 20 colors, there will be any number of hues that fit the bride’s requirements, while satisfying your own taste too.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Glazed doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and pain au chocolat satisfy those with a sweet tooth, while a pan con tomate station, an excellent Spanish cheese spread, and tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet) kept things local.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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