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Persuade Meaning for Kids

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What Does Persuade Mean?

Verb

  • To make someone believe or do something by talking to them.
  • To try to get someone to agree with you or to do something by explaining your reasons.
  • To ask someone nicely to do something or to change their mind.

Persuade — Full Explanation

To persuade means to talk to someone and try to make them believe or do something. Like when you want your friend to play a game you like, you might tell them how fun it is!

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Related Words

convince talk ask

Persuade Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
प्रेरित करना

prerit karna

मनाना

manaana

राजी करना

raaji karna

kannada
ಆಕರ್ಷಿಸಲು (Ākarṣisalu)

Aakarshisalu

ನಂಬಿಸಲು (Nambisalu)

Nambisalu

ಮಾತುಕತೆ (Mātukate)

Maatukate

bengali
প্রভাবিত করা

probhobito kora

বাধ্য করা

badhyo kora

মনানো

monano

Persuade Synonyms

convince

Persuade Antonyms

deter dissuade

Persuade in Sentences

  • I can persuade my friend to play with me.
  • She tried to persuade her mom to buy ice cream.
  • He used a nice smile to persuade the puppy to come.
  • Can you persuade your brother to share his toys?
  • I want to persuade my teacher to have a fun day.

Persuade Story for Kids

The Clever Fox's Picnic

persuade his friends! One sunny day, he wanted everyone to join him for a picnic.Once upon a time, in a colorful forest, lived a clever little fox named Felix. Felix loved to play tricks, but he also knew how to

“Let’s have a picnic by the sparkling stream!” he said. “We can eat yummy berries and play games! I’ll bring the blanket!”

His friends, the wise owl and the cheerful rabbit, smiled. They loved berries and games too! Felix was so good at persuading them that soon the whole forest was buzzing with excitement for the picnic!

And that’s how Felix made a fun day happen!

Frequently Asked Questions About Persuade

What does 'persuade' mean?
To persuade someone means to convince them to do something or to believe in something.
How do you pronounce 'persuade'?
You pronounce 'persuade' like this: per-swayd.
What is the origin of the word 'persuade'?
The word 'persuade' comes from the Latin word 'persuadere', which means to convince or to advise.
What is the meaning of 'persuade' in Bengali?
The word 'persuade' in Bengali is 'প্রভাবিত করা' (Prabhābita karā).

Facts & Quotes About Persuade

Fact: Did you know? Persuasion is like magic! It helps us convince others to see our ideas and join our fun activities.
Proverb: You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. (Being kind helps you persuade others better!)
Quote: "The art of persuasion is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do." - Unknown