Synonyms for

Persuaded

Verb / pɜ:ˈsweɪdɪd / Another word for persuaded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

Synonyms & similar words

persuade dissuade carry sway convince coax entice encourage induce influence prompt sway urge motivate assure convince inspire

Synonyms by register

Formal

convinced influenced induced prevailed upon

Informal

talked into won over got to

Literary

won swayed

Antonyms

dissuaded discouraged deterred opposed refused resisted

Common collocations

  • persuaded to do
  • persuaded by evidence
  • persuaded to agree
  • persuaded the jury
  • persuaded to change
  • persuaded to invest
  • persuaded to believe

Word family

noun persuasion
verb persuade
adjective persuasive
adverb persuasively

Usage note

Often used with 'to' followed by a verb, indicating the action someone was convinced to take. Can imply a gentle or forceful method of convincing.

Example sentences

  1. I persuaded my sister to share her toys with me.
  2. My mom persuaded me to eat my vegetables.
  3. The salesman persuaded the customer to buy the product.
  4. The teacher persuaded the student to study harder.
  5. The coach persuaded the team to never give up.

Quotes

  • 'I can be persuaded to do anything for a blond with a good set of teeth.' - Liam Neeson
  • 'The art of being a good listener is to appear completely interested in what the other person has to say. You must make them feel like they are the only person in the world that matters and that you are completely persuaded by their argument.' - Simon Cowell
  • 'The best way to persuade people is with your ears - by listening to them.' - Dean Rusk

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