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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

persuade

/pərˈsweɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does persuade mean?

verb

To convince someone to do or believe something, often by using arguments or persuasion. To influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

"She tried to persuade him to take a different route to avoid the traffic."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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