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Meaning of persuaded
to successfully convince someone to agree with or do something
Etymology of persuaded
The word "persuaded" comes from the Old French word "persuader", which is derived from the Latin word "persuadere", meaning "to convince" or "to persuade"
The Latin word "persuadere" is a combination of "per" meaning "through" and "suadere" meaning "to advise" or "to recommend"
Historically, the word "persuaded" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of convincing someone to do or believe something
Synonyms
convinced
influenced
motivated
inspired
encouraged
swayed
won over
induced
prompted
coerced
pressured
cajoled
wheedled
enticed
lured
tempted
inveigled
beguiled
deceived
duped
manipulated
molded
shaped
directed
guided
led
prompted
prodded
spurred
urged
exhorted
advised
counseled
persuaded
prevailed upon
talked into
brought around
turned
Definitions
- The past tense of persuade, meaning to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
- * To convince someone to do something or to believe something, often by giving them a good reason to do it or by making it attractive to them
Usage Examples
- She was persuaded to take the job offer after meeting with the company's CEO
- * He was persuaded by his friends to go on the road trip
- * The advertising campaign persuaded many people to buy the new product
Antonyms
unconvinced
unmoved
unpersuaded
unconvinced
skeptical
doubtful
hesitant
reluctant
unwilling
uncooperative
resistant
opposed
antagonistic
hostile
opposed
averse
disinclined
indisposed
loath
antagonized
repelled
deterred
discouraged