Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
persuade
verb
/pərˈsweɪd/
Definition
To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.
Examples
- She tried to persuade him to join the club.
- He persuaded his friends to go on a road trip.
- The advertisement is designed to persuade customers to buy the product.
Meaning
To convince someone to believe or do something by giving them good reasons.
Synonyms
- convince
- influence
- argue
- induce
- encourage