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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One of van Raemdonck’s priorities has been to persuade brands to continue shipping merchandise.

From The Wall Street Journal

One aspect of the dollar index being driven back up toward 100 is it persuades Hartnett that rate cuts are less likely.

From MarketWatch

Before the chain’s IPO roadshow, Taylor’s mom persuaded him to buy a tie for banker meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also said a nurse had attempted to persuade him to have his mother's body cremated, which he said was "not in a nurse's remit".

From BBC

When that failed, it cajoled and persuaded many of its allies to join in a coalition of the willing.

From The Wall Street Journal