persuade

UK
/pəˈsweɪd/
US
/pərˈsweɪd/

Translations

persuadeverb
persuaded
Past Simple
persuaded
Past Participle
persuading
Gerund
UK
/pəˈsweɪd/
US
/pərˈsweɪd/
persuaderSe construit souvent avec de + infinitif ou que.
She persuaded him to join the club by explaining all the benefits.
Elle l’a persuadé de rejoindre le club en expliquant tous les avantages.
Additional translations
convaincreQuand il s’agit surtout de faire changer d’avis ou d’adhérer à une idée.

Definitions

persuadeverb
To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.
She persuaded him to join the club by explaining all the benefits.
To convince someone to believe something or to change their mind.
He persuaded her that the new policy would be beneficial for everyone.