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persuade

Definition

  • verb: to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons
  • verb: to move by argument, entreaty, or expostulation to a belief, position, or course of action
  • synonyms: entice, induce, prevail on

Examples

  • He would not let himself be 'persuaded' into buying the more expensive stereo.

  • He 'persuaded' himself that he had made the right choice.

  • He 'persuaded' his friend to go back to school.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Again. - No. How many fingers, Winston? Four... Four? I suppose there are four, but I'm trying to see five. - I wish I could. - Which do you wish? To persuade me that you can see five or really to see them? Really to see them. - Again. - "(rack turns)" How many, Winston? I don't know... (..)
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