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PERSUADES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Persuades.

Persuades - 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

"She persuades her friends to go to the movies with her."
"He persuades his parents to buy him a new skateboard."
"The salesman persuades the customer to purchase the latest model."
"The campaign team persuades voters to support their candidate."
"The teacher persuades the students to study harder for the test."
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Word Game Points

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

PERSUADES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PERSUADES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, persuades is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERSUADES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PERSUADES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, persuades is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERSUADES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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