persuade
/pəˈsweɪd/ · /pərˈsweɪd/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2997 in the learning path
说服；劝服
Definitions
v. To get someone to do something by giving reasons
说服；劝服
v. To make someone believe something is true
使相信；使信服
Example
I persuaded my brother to join our walking group.
我说服弟弟加入了我们的步行小组。
Public health campaigns can persuade people to adopt healthier habits by explaining the benefits in accessible language.
公共卫生宣传可以用通俗语言解释益处，说服人们养成更健康的习惯。
Collocations
- persuade someone to do something
- persuade someone of something
- hard to persuade
Word family
- persuasion (n.)
- persuasive (adj.)
- persuasively (adv.)
Synonyms
- convince
Antonyms
- dissuade
Usage tip
persuade sb to do强调劝服成功，不只是提出建议。
FAQ
- What does persuade mean?
- To get someone to do something by giving reasons To make someone believe something is true
- How is persuade pronounced?
- UK /pəˈsweɪd/, US /pərˈsweɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
