persuade

CEFRB1

/pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪd/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To convince someone to do or believe something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).

Examples

  • It is difficult for us to persuade him.

  • It is no use your trying to persuade him.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).

  2. To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.

More examples

In context

  • Try to persuade him to come.

  • That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion.

  • We will persuade him, be it possible.

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Origin

verb

From Latin persuādeō (“to persuade”). Cognate to for, sweet.