persuade

//pərˈsweɪd//
B2Frequency Level 8Neutral
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Verb

persuadeInfinitive
persuadePresent tense
persuadedPast tense
persuadedPast participle
persuadingPresent participle
persuadesThird-person singular
1

To cause someone to believe something or to do something by reasoning, arguing, or appealing to their emotions

She persuaded him to change his mind about the decision.

2

To convince someone that something is true or correct

She persuaded me that her plan would work.