Persuade Definition
persuade
verb
- win approval or support for; "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; "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!"
"Persuade" in song lyrics
See how persuade is used in real songs:
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"One of them cats that you won't find easy to persuade"
Hieroglyphics — Heatish -
"Too dumb to persist, too smart to persuade"
J-Live — The 4th 3rd -
"Beauty itself doth of itself persuade"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
Words that rhyme with persuade
Usage tips for "persuade"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "persuade" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for persuade to find words that pair well.