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PERSUADE

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Persuade.

How to pronounce persuade:

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Persuade - as a verb

Win approval or support for

Example: "Carry all before one"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carry10sway10

Cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm

Example: "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause7get4have10induce9make10stimulate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dissuade10

Example Sentences

"I tried to persuade my friend to go to the party with me."
"The lawyer used strong evidence to persuade the jury of his client's innocence."
"She tried to persuade her parents to let her go on a trip with her friends."
"The politician delivered a powerful speech to persuade people to vote for him."
"The salesperson was able to persuade the customer to buy the product."
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Word Game Points

Is PERSUADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, persuade is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERSUADE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PERSUADE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, persuade is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERSUADE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PERSUADE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, persuade is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERSUADE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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