persuade
Example Sentences
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That opened up a five-point chasm, which persuaded the Estonians to shake hands and concede defeat with an end to spare.
From BBC
A weaker dollar and increased imports of lower-priced goods could push inflation even lower than expected, persuading the ECB to cut interest rates.
But if he froze them in place now and declared victory, he’d have a better chance of persuading Americans that he’s fulfilling his promise.
I persuaded him to accept some of the fish I’d caught at the creek, and he thanked me and said goodbye.
From Literature
But after medics persuaded managers to hold on to it for a little longer, it was saved.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
