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pursuade

Definition:

verb (transitive)

1. To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

2. To cause someone to take a desired action by presenting valid reasons or inducements.

Senses:

1. to convince by logical or emotional argument:
• He tried to pursuade her parents to let them go on a trip.
• The speaker skillfully pursuaded the audience to support his cause.
2. to prevail upon or influence someone to do something:
• I finally pursuaded him to join the gym.
• They were pursuaded to invest in the new business venture.

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