as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
she persuaded us that she can indeed communicate with the dead he persuaded his teachers to grant an extension
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Recent Examples of persuade
According to the New York Times, Doyle persuaded London dealer Patrick Matthiesen to send him Courbet’s Mother and Child on a Hammock, painted around 1848, after promising to broker its sale.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
Ellison, after all, had to persuade Shari Redstone to part with her family’s prize.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Vance is leading the negotiations with Iran, which include persuading the Islamic Republic to pull back its support for Hezbollah in return for financial relief.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
In the aftermath of the crash, Pakhtakor were protected from relegation from the Soviet top division for three years and authorities persuaded rival clubs to donate players to help their recovery.
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Colin Millar,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
Ellison, after all, had to persuade Shari Redstone to part with her family’s prize.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Vance is leading the negotiations with Iran, which include persuading the Islamic Republic to pull back its support for Hezbollah in return for financial relief.
—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
In the aftermath of the crash, Pakhtakor were protected from relegation from the Soviet top division for three years and authorities persuaded rival clubs to donate players to help their recovery.
—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuade
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Notes Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has been able to convince standout safety and top athlete Tahj Skinner to play quarterback this season.
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They were saved at the last minute by the owner of the mill, who convinced the arriving American army of their worth.
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If there isn't enough money to satisfy every creditor, state probate laws determine the order in which claims are paid.
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The Justices ruled the president cannot redefine birthright citizenship, and all children who are born in the United States, whether their parents are in the country legally or not, satisfy citizenship requirements in the 14th amendment.
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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