persuade

verb

(transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.

(transitive, now rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).

(transitive, obsolete) To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).

Roots

perper- · Latin · thoroughly, through suadeo-suad · Latin · urge, advise

Synonyms for persuade

convincev swayv exhortv inducev encouragev assurev

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Where does persuade come from?

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