persuade
Translation
to persuade, to convince
Examples
He persuaded me to go with him.
He persuaded me to go with him.
I persuaded her that it was a good idea.
I persuaded her that it was a good idea.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to cause (sb.) to do (sth.) by arguing or reasoning He persuaded me to go with him.
((sb.)) ((that ...)) to convince (sb.) that (sth.) is true I persuaded her that it was a good idea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: convince, influence; Antonyms: dissuade
Etymology
From Latin 'per-' (thoroughly) + 'suadere' (to advise, urge). It means 'to advise thoroughly'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'per-' as 'through' and 'suade' like 'sweet talk'. You 'sweet talk' your way 'through' someone's resistance.