What is "persuade" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "persuade": win approval or support for

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /pəˈsweɪd/

Meaning of "persuade": cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /pəˈsweɪd/

Synonyms:

satisfy, urge, prompt, incline, get, cajole, exhort, influence, induce, enlist, assure, woo, entice, impress, advise, sway, coax, sell, convert, wheedle, reason, lead, seduce, incite, move, actuate, draw, inveigle, impel, brainwash, stroke, allure, proselytize, touch, affect, blandish, propagandize, counsel, bring around, proselyte, wear down, argue into, bring to senses, gain confidence of, lead to believe, lead to do, prevail upon, talk into, turn on to, win argument, win over, work over,

Antonyms:

dissuade, prevent, remain, delay, deter, hinder, repress, suppress, fail, discourage, halt, repel, stay, disenchant, turn off, stop,