persuaded Definition
- 1induced to believe or do something; convinced
- 2successfully convinced someone to do or believe something
Using persuaded: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "persuaded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I was persuaded to take the job.
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She persuaded him to go to the party.
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He was easily persuaded by her argument.
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I am trying to persuade my parents to let me study abroad.
persuaded Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for persuaded
Antonyms for persuaded
Phrases with persuaded
Example
I am persuaded of the benefits of regular exercise.
convinced to do or believe something because of a particular reason or argument
Example
She was persuaded by his passionate speech.
convinced not to do or believe something because of a particular reason or argument
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I was persuaded against buying the car because of its poor safety rating.
Summary: persuaded in Brief
'Persuaded' [pərˈsweɪdɪd] means to be convinced or influenced to believe or do something. It can also mean successfully convincing someone to do or believe something. Examples include 'I was persuaded to take the job' and 'She persuaded him to go to the party.' Phrases include 'persuaded of something,' meaning convinced that something is true, and 'persuaded by something,' meaning convinced to do or believe something because of a particular reason or argument.