Synonyms of persuades

persuades

verb

present tense third-person singular of persuade

as in convinces

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request

she persuaded us that she can indeed communicate with the dead

he persuaded his teachers to grant an extension

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convinces
• satisfies
• brings
• gets
• induces
• urges
• argues
• attracts
• converts
• moves
• talks (into)
• coaxes
• wins (over)
• prevails (on or upon)
• gains
• entices
• tempts
• seduces
• brings around
• prompts
• exhorts
• entreats
• cajoles
• lures
• wheedles
• sells
• beguiles
• allures
• sways
• influences
• discusses
• leads on
• brainwashes
• snows
• draws
• interests
• inclines
• converses
• blandishes
• overpersuades
• fast-talks
• debates
• blarneys
• moots
• disputes
• reasons (with)
• hashes (over)
• chews over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• deters
• dissuades
• unsells