Definition of 'persuade'

Verb

1. win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters"
      Synonyms: carry sway
2. cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm; "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!"
      Antonyms: dissuade deter

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