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persuade

/pəˈsweɪd/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
  2. To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).
  3. To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).

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Sources

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