WordValeverb
persuade
to convince through reasoning
In more detail
to cause someone to believe something or do something by giving them reasons to do it
Examples
- The salesman persuaded her to buy the car by showing her its safety features.
- I tried to persuade my friend to come to the party, but she had to work.
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