English Dictionary
Definition persuade in British English
persuade
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Ways of persuading someone to do/not do something
a polite way of persuading someone
a polite and indirect way of persuading someone
an informal way of persuading someone when you really want them to do something
an informal way of persuading someone to make an effort to achieve something
a strong but polite way of persuading someone
a strong and direct way of persuading someone
a polite but forceful way of persuading someone not to do something
a polite way of persuading someone to do or not do something, usually when you are slightly annoyed with them
Examples:
You know, it might be better if you let Maggie drive from now on. You’re looking tired.
Why don’t you think about taking three weeks’ holiday instead of two? It might do you good.
Oh, go on, please come to the party! I don’t want to go without you.
Go on, try again. You nearly did it that time. ♦ Look, it’s a great opportunity and you may not get another chance – go for it!
We’d really like you to come with us to France. ♦ I think you should forget about the whole thing and just get on with doing your job.
I’d really prefer it if you didn’t put your feet on the sofa.
I would appreciate it if you would stop putting your rubbish in our bin.
