persuading

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of influencing or convincing someone to believe or do something.

  - "He was persuaded to change his mind."
  - "Her persuasive speech convinced the audience to take action."

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Antonyms

deter , dissuade

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Synonyms

convince

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with persuading
advising , enticing , enticing , prising

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Variants

List of all variants of persuading that leads to same result
persuade , persuaded , persuader , persuaders , persuades , persuading

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

persuades, persuaded, persuading

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'persuadere', meaning 'to weave through' or 'to reason with'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks believed that the god Apollo was the god of persuasion.

2. Persuasion is a key element in many forms of art, including literature, music, and visual art.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Persuasive Techniques: Methods used to influence and persuade others, such as ethos, pathos, and logos.

2. Sales Techniques: Methods used to persuade customers to buy a product or service.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Persuading has been a crucial aspect of human interaction since ancient times. In literature, persuasion is a common theme in works such as Plato's 'Gorgias' and Shakespeare's 'Henry V'. In art, persuasion is often depicted in paintings and sculptures that show characters attempting to persuade others. In music, persuasive lyrics are used to convey emotions and persuade listeners.

How to Memorize "persuading"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone making a persuasive speech, using body language and tone of voice to convey conviction.
   - Imagine yourself in a situation where you need to persuade someone, and visualize the outcome you desire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'persuade' with words like 'convince', 'influence', and 'reason'.
   - Think of persuasive people you know and how they use language and tone to persuade others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P.E.R.S.A.D.E: Persuade, Explain, Reason, Show, Anticipate, Demonstrate, and Enthuse.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'persuade' as the first word: 'Persuade the audience with compelling evidence and a captivating story.'

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