Simple meaning
What does Persuade mean?
Persuade means get someone to agree by explaining well.
Dictionary definition
To convince someone by giving reasons or examples.
Example sentences
Persuade in a sentence
easy
I used persuade in class today.
medium
In our group discussion, we had to persuade ideas respectfully.
hard
The passage shows how people persuade clearly to solve a social problem.
Synonyms
Words like Persuade
communicateUse for sharing information with others.
respondUse for answering or reacting in conversation.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoreUse when someone does not respond or engage.
silenceUse when communication stops.
Word family
Persuade word family
Base word
persuade
verb
persuade
Base form.
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