What is the meaning of persuade?

verb

  • Win approval or support for.
    • usage: "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters"
  • Cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm.
    • usage: "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase"
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