Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Persuade
/pəˈsweɪd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He tried hard to persuade her.She persuaded him to join the team.
Etymology:
The word persuade comes from the Latin persuadere, from per- meaning through + suadere meaning advise. It entered Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century.
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