Persuade

To convince someone to do something through reasoning or argument, To successfully induce someone to believe or do something, To win someone over to one's side

Persuade - Meanings

To convince someone to do something through reasoning or argument

Example: She persuaded her friend to join the volunteer project by explaining the benefits.

Usage: formalContext: negotiations, debates, academic discussions

Note: This is the most common meaning of 'persuade' and involves using logical arguments to influence someone's decision.

To successfully induce someone to believe or do something

Example: The advertisement persuaded many consumers to try the new product.

Usage: formal/informalContext: marketing, advertising, everyday conversations

Note: In this context, 'persuade' often implies influencing someone's beliefs or actions through various means like advertising or personal interactions.

To win someone over to one's side

Example: He tried to persuade the jury of his innocence by presenting compelling evidence.

Usage: formalContext: legal proceedings, debates, courtrooms

Note: This meaning is often used in formal settings where one party seeks to convince others of their viewpoint or innocence.

Persuade's synonyms

Encourage

To give support, confidence, or hope to someone to do something.

Example: The teacher encouraged the students to pursue their dreams.

Note: Encourage focuses on providing positive reinforcement or motivation to persuade.

Persuade expressions, common phrases

Talk someone into

To persuade someone to do something they may not initially want to do through conversation or argument.

Example: She talked me into going to the party even though I was hesitant.

Note: This phrase implies a more conversational or verbal approach to persuasion.

Convince

To cause someone to believe or feel sure about something through reasoning or argument.

Example: He convinced the team to adopt his proposal for the project.

Note: This term usually involves more logical reasoning and presenting evidence to persuade someone.

Win over

To gain the favor or support of someone through persuasion or charm.

Example: The candidate won over the voters with her passionate speech.

Note: This phrase often implies winning someone's support or approval through charisma or emotional appeal.

Coax

To persuade someone or something to do something gently or gradually.

Example: She managed to coax her cat out from under the bed with a treat.

Note: This term suggests a gentle or subtle approach to persuading someone or something.

Influence

To have an effect on someone's choices, opinions, or behavior.

Example: Her friends' opinions influenced her decision to study abroad.

Note: While persuasion involves actively convincing someone to do or believe something, influence encompasses a broader impact on someone's actions or decisions.

Bring around

To persuade someone to change their opinion or decision.

Example: After much discussion, they finally brought him around to their point of view.

Note: This phrase specifically focuses on changing someone's existing opinion or stance on a matter.

Swing

To persuade a group or organization to support or agree with a particular decision or action.

Example: He managed to swing the committee's vote in his favor with a compelling argument.

Note: This term often implies a strategic or influential approach to persuading a group or entity.

Persuade everyday (slang) expressions

Talk round

To talk around a subject and persuade someone indirectly or subtly.

Example: He tried to talk round his boss to give him a raise.

Note: The term implies a more circumventing or indirect approach compared to 'persuade'.

Sweet-talk

To use charming or flattering words to persuade someone.

Example: She sweet-talked her way into getting free concert tickets.

Note: This term emphasizes the use of charm or flattery to persuade, which may not always be straightforward.

Nudge

To gently encourage or persuade someone in a particular direction.

Example: I'll nudge him towards making the right decision.

Note: Nudging implies a gentle or subtle persuasion, often without direct confrontation.

Cajole

To persuade someone through coaxing or flattery.

Example: She cajoled her friends into joining her on the road trip.

Note: This term emphasizes using charm or flattery to persuade, often in a persistent or insistent manner.

Bamboozle

To persuade or deceive someone through confusion or trickery.

Example: He tried to bamboozle me into believing his story.

Note: Bamboozle often involves misleading or deceiving someone to achieve persuasion, with an element of trickery involved.

Persuade - Examples

My teacher persuade me that it's worth choosing further education.

I persuaded my father to get a dog.

Persuade grammar

Persuade - Proper noun (Proper noun) / Proper noun, singular (Proper noun, singular)

Lemma: Persuade

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): Persuaded

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): Persuading

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): Persuades

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): Persuade

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): Persuade

Syllabification and Stress

Persuade Contains 2 syllables: per • suade

Phonetic transcription: pər-ˈswād

per suade , pər ˈswād (The red syllable is stressed)

Persuade - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Persuade: ~ 1800 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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