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How to pronounce “persuade

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Pronunciation guide for persuade

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of persuade with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Charles Cloverhe managed to persuade the government
Definition summary
(transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence. [from 15th c.]

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How to pronounce persuade

Charles Clover

he managed to persuade the government

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “persuade

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence. [from 15th c.]
  • (transitive, obsolete) To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something). [15th–18th c.]
  • (transitive, now rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something). [from 16th c.]

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