persuaded

[pərˈsweɪdɪd]

persuaded Definition

• 1. induced to believe or do something; convinced
• 2. successfully 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!

• Example

  I was persuaded to take the job.

• Example

  She persuaded him to go to the party.

• Example

  He was easily persuaded by her argument.

• Example

  I am trying to persuade my parents to let me study abroad.

persuaded Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for persuaded

• convinced
• influenced
• swayed
• assured
• coaxed

Antonyms for persuaded

• dissuaded
• discouraged
• disheartened

Phrases with persuaded

• persuaded of something

  convinced that something is true or real

  Example

  I am persuaded of the benefits of regular exercise.

• persuaded by something

  convinced to do or believe something because of a particular reason or argument

  Example

  She was persuaded by his passionate speech.

• persuaded against something

  convinced not to do or believe something because of a particular reason or argument

  Example

  I was persuaded against buying the car because of its poor safety rating.

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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.