persuade

/pəswˈe‍ɪd/

/pɝˈsweɪd/

[verb]

to persuade

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make a person do something by giving them a good reason why they should do it

synonyms : carry

sway

to cause someone to believe something or feel certain about it; to convince

antonyms : dissuade

Examples

1. The salesman was a fast talker who persuaded the old lady to buy a new washing machine.

2. I tried to persuade the Chancellor not to go.

3. George didn't want to come, but we persuaded him to change his mind.

4. Mary's friend persuaded her to go out for a night of heavy drinking, but she ended up getting into trouble with the law - save us from our friends.