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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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Persuade Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
प्रेरित करना

prerit karna

मनाना

manaana

राजी करना

raaji karna

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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).