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Persuade vs. Suade — What's the Difference?

Persuade vs. Suade — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Persuade and Suade

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Persuade

Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
It wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing

Suade

(obsolete) To persuade.

Persuade

To cause (someone) to accept a point of view or to undertake a course of action by means of argument, reasoning, or entreaty
"to make children fit to live in a society by persuading them to learn and accept its codes" (Alan W. Watts). See Usage Note at convince.

Suade

To persuade.

Persuade

(transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion.
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Persuade

To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).

Persuade

To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).

Persuade

To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.
Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
We will persuade him, be it possible.

Persuade

To try to influence.
Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you.

Persuade

To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.
Beloved, we are persuaded better things of you.

Persuade

To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.

Persuade

To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.

Persuade

Persuasion.

Persuade

Win approval or support for;
Carry all before one
His speech did not sway the voters

Persuade

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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