as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
she persuaded us that she can indeed communicate with the dead he persuaded his teachers to grant an extension
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Recent Examples of persuade
But whether by happenstance or fate, a Kansas City cigar salesman warming himself in the store one day persuaded him that this was the place.
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Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Whether or not one is persuaded of Shakespeare’s authorship or disputes it, there is no contesting the genius of the playwright’s art.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Somehow the estate managed to persuade HBO to come to an amicable settlement.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Much of the East German and Soviet propaganda at that time was designed to confuse and cast doubt, not necessarily to fully persuade.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Whether or not one is persuaded of Shakespeare’s authorship or disputes it, there is no contesting the genius of the playwright’s art.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Somehow the estate managed to persuade HBO to come to an amicable settlement.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Much of the East German and Soviet propaganda at that time was designed to confuse and cast doubt, not necessarily to fully persuade.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for persuade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuade
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According to Tally, the actor's daughter convinced him the film would be too controversial.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Victory Tour Featured All Six Jackson Siblings The final act of Michael is devoted to Joseph’s desperate attempts to convince Michael to tour with his brothers after the success of Thriller.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the global memory crisis has worsened, forcing tech giants to pay up for the capacity needed to satisfy their data center ambitions.—
Jordan Novet,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tense drama satisfies history lovers and weather nerds.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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