Dictionary entryCEFR C1noun
persuasion
IPA pronunciation: /pəˈsweɪʒn/
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English definition
The act of making someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason.
Example
After much persuasion, he agreed to come with us.
Collocations
- powers of persuasion
- gentle persuasion
- resist persuasion
- by persuasion
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