persuade

Definition

To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.

Etymology

From Latin persuādeō (“I persuade”). Cognate to for, sweet.

Example Sentences

• "That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion."
• "[VV]e are able with playne demonſtration to proue, and vvith reaſon to perſvvade that in tymes paſt our fayth vvas alike, that then vve preached thinges correſpondent vnto the forme of faith already published of vs, ſo that none in this behalfe can repyne or gaynesay vs."
• "We will persuade him, be it possible."

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