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convince, persuade
convince (kuhn VINS) (verb)
To bring to an understanding by means of an argument or discussion: Jack mentioned, "Casey, you might be able to convince the teacher that your point of view is right if you can show him another piece of evidence from an authoritative source."
persuade (puhr SWAYD) (verb)
To determine a course of action as the result of reasoning or pleading: Jane said, "O.K., Kurt, if you can persuade my husband to go out for dinner tonight, then I will go, too."
Muriel, if I can persuade you to carry an umbrella, your argument for a walk through the park in this hot sun will convince me of your intention not to get skin cancer.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group C; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc.
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persuade (verb), persuades; persuaded; persuading
1. To convince or to cajole someone to do something by reasoning or charming: Mack and Mary tried to persuade Ralph to go on the trip with them.
2. To cause an individual, or individuals, to believe something, or to convince them through reasoning, arguing, or appealing to the emotions for the need of an action: The local agency tried to persuade people that enforced environmental protection should be attempted.
2. To cause an individual, or individuals, to believe something, or to convince them through reasoning, arguing, or appealing to the emotions for the need of an action: The local agency tried to persuade people that enforced environmental protection should be attempted.
The professor persuaded Peggy to publish her research paper because he was convinced that it was of great value for other people to see and to enjoy.