Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To cause someone to do something by giving good reasons or by pleading in a convincing way.
Persuade
/pəˈsweɪd/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Ralph had persuaded her into that.
I could see him persuading father.
Finally you tried to persuade her to marry you in secret.'
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word persuadere, composed of per meaning thoroughly or entirely, and suadere meaning to advise or urge, first used in the English language around the 15th century.
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