Synonyms for Persuade
Definition of 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!"
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Writing tips for "persuade"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like carry, sway can replace "persuade" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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