English · Common Verbs
persuade
/pəˈsweɪd/
[/pəˈsweɪd/]
talk into doing
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Definition
To make someone decide to do something by giving reasons or arguments.
Example
She managed to persuade her friend to join the gym by going there together.
She managed to persuade her friend to join the gym by going there together.
Etymology
From Latin 'persuadere' (to advise, urge), from 'per-' and 'suadere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Focuses on changing actions; often followed by 'to' plus a verb.