Definitions

persuade

[per-sweyd] / pərˈsweɪd /

VERB

cause to believe; convince to do

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise assure cajole coax enlist entice exhort get impress incline induce influence prompt satisfy sway urge woo

STRONG

actuate affect allure blandish brainwash convert counsel draw impel incite inveigle lead move propagandize proselytize reason seduce sell soft sell stroke touch wheedle

WEAK

argue into bring around bring to senses gain confidence of lead to believe lead to do prevail upon proselyte talk into turn on to wear down win argument win over work over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade fail halt prevent repel

STRONG

delay deter disenchant remain stay stop turn off

WEAK

hinder repress suppress

Example Sentences

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The goal was to persuade inspectors, including one from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rather, much would depend on the party's ability to persuade them of its merits.

From BBC

Even on such a romantic day as this I could not persuade myself of that.

From Literature

Mutti and I were trying to help him up, doing all we could to persuade him that we had to get back to the shelter.

From Literature

The late Leonard Lauder tried to persuade Huber to sell his formula.

From The Wall Street Journal