persuade
/pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: persuades · persuading · persuaded
Meaning · English
To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
Verb
Examples
That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “persuade” mean?
To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
Is “persuade” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.