persuaded

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: per-suad-ed (3)

English Definition

Convinced or induced to do something through reasoning or argument.

Example Sentence

I persuaded him to join us.

US IPA /pərˈsweɪdɪd/

UK IPA /pəˈsweɪdɪd/

convinced induced influenced swayed cajoled

dissuaded discouraged deterred