persuade

verb B1

Meaning

To persuade someone means to make them believe or do something by giving them good reasons.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "persuade" with "convince"; they can have slightly different meanings.

Example Sentences

Can you persuade him to join our team ?
I cannot persuade him to change his mind today .
I tried to persuade him to join our team today .
I tried to persuade my friend to join the gym .

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