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I used persuade in class today.
What does Persuade mean?
get someone to agree by explaining well.
Dictionary definition
To convince someone by giving reasons or examples.
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Persuade in a sentence
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In our group discussion, we had to persuade ideas respectfully.
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What does persuade mean?
Persuade means get someone to agree by explaining well.
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Which sentence uses persuade correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to persuade?
Communicate is close in meaning to persuade.
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MeaningPersuade means get someone to agree by explaining well.
ExampleExample: I used persuade in class today.
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- per · swayd
- Strongest beat
- swayd
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- swayd
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- Put a little extra energy on swayd.
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Synonyms
Words like Persuade
communicateUse for sharing information with others.
respondUse for answering or reacting in conversation.
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Word family
Persuade word family
Base word
persuade
adjective
persuasive
Able to convince.
noun
persuasion
The act of convincing.
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Hint for students
get someone to agree by explaining well.
Common mix-up
Persuade is not the same as ignore. Persuade means get someone to agree by explaining well.
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Read this model sentence: In our group discussion, we had to persuade ideas respectfully. Clue words: group, discussion, ideas. Underline clue words that show why persuade fits instead of ignore. Now write one new sentence that shows persuade without using the word persuade. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show persuade?
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