sway
Translation
to sway, to rock, to influence, to persuade
Examples
The trees sway in the wind.
The trees sway in the wind.
Don't be swayed by his arguments.
Don't be swayed by his arguments.
Grammar Patterns
to move back and forth The trees sway in the wind.
((sb.)) ((by sth.)) to influence (sb.) Don't be swayed by his arguments.
Similar Words
Synonyms: swing, rock, influence, persuade; Antonyms: stabilize, resist
Etymology
From Old Norse 'sveigja' meaning 'to bend, swing'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tall palm tree swaying in the wind; its movement is so persuasive it sways you to relax. This connects the two meanings.