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
In the case of slower growth, the Fed might be persuaded to lower interest rates.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
The story follows two longtime friends from Los Angeles, Glenn and Rickey, played by Michael Cera and Michael Angarano, who reconnect and end up persuading themselves to take a road trip to California’s capital.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to the series, Smith persuaded parents with promises that creating content and channels under her guidance would result in fame and fortune.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
But the taxpayer still persuaded the Tax Court.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
The story follows two longtime friends from Los Angeles, Glenn and Rickey, played by Michael Cera and Michael Angarano, who reconnect and end up persuading themselves to take a road trip to California’s capital.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to the series, Smith persuaded parents with promises that creating content and channels under her guidance would result in fame and fortune.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
But the taxpayer still persuaded the Tax Court.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persuade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuade
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Scammers convince you to take cash to a bitcoin ATM Her story highlights one huge red flag that consumers must watch out for these days — how scammers are convincing you to take cash to a crypto ATM at the local party store, gas station or grocery.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Behind the Southern delegates’ suspicion was a kind of post-October 7th trauma: John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry, in 1859, had convinced the South that the Black population was poised to rise up in bloody rebellion if given the chance.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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During a hearing on Monday, Sweeney expressed skepticism that the 24 hours notice that the administration had pledged to provide would satisfy the U.S. Supreme Court's April 7 order requiring migrants be given the opportunity to challenge their removals in court.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Each sandwich is crafted with 100 percent real butter, the best real cheese, fresh-baked bread and real garlic for a crispy, cheesy, satisfying bite every time.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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