verb
- to cause someone to do or believe something by arguing or reasoning with them
Examples
- She persuaded him to join the debate team.
- The lawyer tried to persuade the jury of his client’s innocence.
- I couldn’t persuade my parents to let me go to the concert.
- The advertisement persuaded many customers to buy the product.
- He was easily persuaded to change his mind.
- The teacher persuaded the students that math could be fun.
- Can you persuade her to reconsider her decision?