Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Persuade.
How to pronounce persuade:
US
Persuade - as a verb
Cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
Example: "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dissuadeExample Sentences
"I tried to persuade my friend to go to the party with me."
"The lawyer used strong evidence to persuade the jury of his client's innocence."
"She tried to persuade her parents to let her go on a trip with her friends."
"The politician delivered a powerful speech to persuade people to vote for him."
"The salesperson was able to persuade the customer to buy the product."
Word Game Points
Is PERSUADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, persuade is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PERSUADE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PERSUADE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, persuade is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPERSUADE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PERSUADE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, persuade is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPERSUADE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.