Definition of "persuade"
Kid-friendly meaning of persuade, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "persuade" mean?
persuade (verb) — to talk someone into doing or thinking something.
Example sentences using "persuade"
Grade K–2
Can you persuade her?
Grade 3–5
She tried to persuade her parents to let her get a pet rabbit for her birthday.
Grade 6–8
The most powerful way to persuade someone is almost never to argue harder — it's to understand exactly why they currently see things the way they do.
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