Persuade vs. Suasion — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Persuade and Suasion
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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
Suasion
Persuasion
Moral suasion.
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.
Suasion
The act of urging or influencing; persuasion.
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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Suasion
The act of persuading; persuasion; as, moral suasion.
Persuade
To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).
Suasion
The act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
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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