Word of the day

persuade

1. cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument

“it wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing”

2. cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince

“he did everything he could to persuade the police that he was the robber”

3. (of a situation or event) provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something

“the cost of the manor's restoration persuaded them to take in guests”

verb

/pərˈsweɪd/

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"The lawyer aimed to persuade the _____to exonerate the defendant."

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  • convince
  • resist
  • refuse
  • coax
  • arise
  • induce

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Find a word related to persuade

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