Persuade
Pronunciation: /pərˈsweɪd/
Persuade (verb)
- To make someone decide to do something or believe something by giving reasons or information.
- To succeed in getting someone to agree after trying hard, especially when they were not willing at first.
- To influence what people think is true, often using evidence, logic, or strong explanations.
Examples
- She persuaded him to change his mind about the plan.
- He was persuaded to change his mind after the discussion.