persuade
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/pərˈsweɪd/
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/pəˈsweɪd/
to convince someone to do something by giving good reasons
I tried to persuade my friend to come to the party.
我试图说服我的朋友来参加聚会。
to make someone believe something is true
She tried to persuade them that her idea was good.
她试图说服他们相信她的想法很好。