Persuade

Pronunciation: /pərˈsweɪd/

Persuade (verb)

  1. To make someone decide to do something or believe something by giving reasons or information.
  2. To succeed in getting someone to agree after trying hard, especially when they were not willing at first.
  3. 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.