Definition of Persuade

to convince an individual or group to do something

Examples of Persuade in a sentence

If your friends try to persuade you to break the law, you should consider making new friends.  🔊

My wife is insane if she thinks she can persuade me to buy her a $2,000 purse.  🔊

When the salesman attempted to persuade me to buy a rundown car, I laughed in his face.  🔊

The lawyer tried to persuade his client to accept the generous settlement offer.  🔊

According to the brochure, the purpose of the program is to persuade children out of gangs.  🔊

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