persuasion
Translation
persuasion, convincing
Examples
It took a lot of persuasion to get him to agree.
It took a lot of persuasion to get him to agree.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) the act of persuading someone to do or believe something It took a lot of persuasion to get him to agree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: convincing, inducement, influence
Etymology
From the verb 'persuade'. The suffix '-ion' forms a noun indicating an action or state.
Memory Tips
The act of 'persuading' someone is called 'persuasion'.