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Synonyms for persuaded


Grammar : Adj
Spell : per-sweyd
Phonetic Transcription : pərˈsweɪd

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Définition of persuaded

Origin :
  • 1510s, from Middle French persuader (14c.), from Latin persuadere "to bring over by talking," (see persuasion). Related: Persuaded; persuading.
  • adj convinced
Example sentences :
  • M'Intosh and Roger Smith were then persuaded to go with a flag.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • And yet, I am persuaded, a day will dawn when something will.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • But that was after he done his best to persuade me, and I wouldn't be persuaded.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • For we have made them the fairest offers, but they would not be persuaded.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • But, in this matter, her ward could neither be reasoned with nor persuaded.
  • Extract from : « Sylph Etherege » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • He was certain that he could have persuaded her to "go out" with him.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • But for all her weakness and weariness, she would not be persuaded to give up the search.
  • Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Not only did he make it himself, but he persuaded his old captain to join with him.
  • Extract from : « Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates » by Howard Pyle
  • Indeed, as it is, I am persuaded no one will ever think of marrying her, if you do not.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • He persuaded, by his eloquence compelled, me to return to this castle.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

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