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Meaning of "persuaded" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PERSUADED

persuaded  [pəˈsweɪdɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PERSUADED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Persuaded is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PERSUADED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

persuaded

Persuasion

Persuasion is an umbrella term of influence. Persuasion can attempt to influence a person's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors. In business, persuasion is a process aimed at changing a person's attitude or behavior toward some event, idea, object, or other person, by using written or spoken words to convey information, feelings, or reasoning, or a combination thereof. Persuasion is also an often used tool in the pursuit of personal gain, such as election campaigning, giving a sales pitch, or in trial advocacy. Persuasion can also be interpreted as using one's personal or positional resources to change people's behaviors or attitudes. Systematic persuasion is the process through which attitudes or beliefs are changed by appeals to logic and reason. Heuristic persuasion on the other hand is the process through which attitudes or beliefs are changed because of appeals to habit or emotion.

Definition of persuaded in the English dictionary

The definition of persuaded in the dictionary is forced by the power of argument to accept somethingpersuaded of sth convinced of sth.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PERSUADED


bladed
ˈbleɪdɪd
braided
ˈbreɪdɪd
cockaded
kɒˈkeɪdɪd
colonnaded
ˌkɒləˈneɪdɪd
computer-aided
kəmˌpjuːtəˈeɪdɪd
fairly-traded
ˌfɛəlɪˈtreɪdɪd
gadid
ˈɡeɪdɪd
graded
ˈɡreɪdɪd
grant-aided
ˌɡræntˈeɪdɪd
jaded
ˈdʒeɪdɪd
nongraded
ˌnɒnˈɡreɪdɪd
shaded
ˈʃeɪdɪd
unabraded
ˌʌnəˈbreɪdɪd
unaided
ʌnˈeɪdɪd
unevaded
ˌʌnɪˈveɪdɪd
unfaded
ʌnˈfeɪdɪd
ungraded
ʌnˈɡreɪdɪd
unpersuaded
ˌʌnpəˈsweɪdɪd
unshaded
ʌnˈʃeɪdɪd
untraded
ʌnˈtreɪdɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PERSUADED

perspiratory
perspire
perspiring
perspiringly
perspiry
perstringe
persuadability
persuadable
persuade
persuader
persuasibility
persuasible
persuasion
persuasive
persuasively
persuasiveness
persuasory
persulfuric acid
persulphate
persulphuric acid

WORDS THAT END LIKE PERSUADED

beaded
big-headed
breaded
clear-headed
cool-headed
faded
headed
hot-headed
leaded
level-headed
light-headed
loaded
overloaded
red-headed
spring-loaded
towheaded
unleaded
unloaded
white-headed
wrong-headed

Synonyms and antonyms of persuaded in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PERSUADED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «persuaded» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of persuaded

Translation of «persuaded» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PERSUADED

Find out the translation of persuaded to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of persuaded from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «persuaded» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

persuadido
570 millions of speakers

English

persuaded
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

राजी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أقنع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

убедил
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

persuadido
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্ররোচক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

persuadé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Memujuk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

redet
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

説得
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

설득
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyuwun pangapunten
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuyết phục
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வற்புறுத்தினார்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खात्री पटली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ikna
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

persuaso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przekonał
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

переконав
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

convins
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

έπεισε
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oortuig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

övertalade
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

talt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of persuaded

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PERSUADED»

The term «persuaded» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.135 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PERSUADED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «persuaded» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «persuaded» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about persuaded

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10 QUOTES WITH «PERSUADED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word persuaded.
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Saint Teresa of Avila
My father was a man of great charity towards the poor, and compassion for the sick, and also for servants; so much so, that he never could be persuaded to keep slaves, for he pitied them so much: and a slave belonging to one of his brothers being once in his house, was treated by him with as much tenderness as his own children.
2
William Banting
I am fully persuaded that thousands of our fellow-men might profit equally by a similar course to mine; but, constitutions not being all alike, a different course of treatment may be advisable for the removal of so tormenting an affliction.
3
Buffalo Bill
I was persuaded now that I was destined to lead a life on the Plains.
4
David Bowie
And I saw the sax line-up that he had behind him and I thought, I'm going to learn the saxophone. When I grow up, I'm going to play in his band. So I sort of persuaded my dad to get me a kind of a plastic saxophone on the hire purchase plan.
5
Joyce Brothers
Never try to negotiate with anyone after he or she has eaten. People are best persuaded on an empty stomach. And forget power breakfasts. There is no convincing anyone of anything before 10 A.M.
6
James L. Buckley
I am persuaded that in the case of elected officials, the overwhelming temptation is to conclude that it is more important for your constituents that you be reelected than that you deal honestly with them.
7
Michael Cadnum
I take a real interest in the possibilities of teaching - including the practice of bringing creative writing, and serious reading, into the classroom. I am persuaded that since language is alive, much of the challenge has already been met by the poets and novelists we read.
8
Holliday Grainger
I come from a very loving, stable background where I've been persuaded to just be myself and anything is possible.
9
Joanne Harris
From a very young age my mother persuaded me that I could write for fun, but I had to have a proper job - very good advice.
10
Joan Hickson
I thought I was the wrong shape: that Miss Marple would be much fluffier than me, much more wearing shawls and things. But I was persuaded, and now, well - I can only do it my way.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PERSUADED»

Discover the use of persuaded in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to persuaded and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Persuaded
Three years ago, Amanda made the biggest mistake of her life -- she let her friends persuade her to reject the guy she loved. But now he's back, being pursued by several gorgeous girls, and definitely not interested in Amanda any more.
Jenni James, 2012
2
You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded), Revised and ...
“I love the practical strategies and valuable insights from the hearts and lives of strong-willed kids.… You’ll defi nitely want to make this book part of your parenting library.” —Dr.
Cynthia Tobias, 2012
3
How to Persuade People Who Don't Want to be Persuaded: Get ...
The art of persuasion as taught by one of the world's most sought-after speakers and pitchmen In this daring book, Joel Bauer teaches you how to persuade by making your messages entertaining.
Joel Bauer, Mark Levy, 2011
4
Persuaded by the Evidence: True Stories of Faith, Science, & ...
Seeking answers for yourself? Discover the powerful truths these individuals now share - and find yourself also persuaded by the evidence!
Doug Sharp, Jerry Bergman, 2008
5
You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded)
From the Hardcover edition.
Cynthia Tobias, 2011
6
"You Can't Make Me", (but I Can be Persuaded) : Strategies ...
Offers advice on dealing with strong-willed children, including techniques for sharing control without compromising parental authority
Cynthia Ulrich Tobias, 1999
7
Bespelling Jane Austen: Almost Persuaded\Northanger ...
Almost Persuaded In this Regency tale of Robert and Jane, New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh brings together former lovers who have seen beyond their past mistakes, and are determined to be together in this life and forever.
Mary Balogh, Colleen Gleason, Susan Krinard, 2011
8
Toxic Persuaded Love: Under the Influence
The Spirit World has been a place to go to when you depart Earth's plan.
Kimite Cancino, 2012
9
Wrongly Convicted: Perspectives on Failed Justice
Because coerced-persuaded false confessors lack any knowledge or memory of having committed the crime, they confess in hypothetical, tentative, and speculative language ("I could have," "I would have," "I probably did," "I must have," and ...
Saundra Davis Westervelt, John A. Humphrey, 2001
10
The Advent Christian Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Tunes ...
422 "ALMOST PERSUADED." us & ms. I. BALTZELL. 'Almost persuaded" to leave the ways of sin ; 'Almost persuaded" to let the Saviour in ; 'Almost persuaded" to give your wand'rings o'er ; 'Almost persuaded" to open now the door. 2 "Almost ...
‎1894

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PERSUADED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term persuaded is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hummels reveals why he stayed at Dortmund
Mats Hummels has revealed how close he came to quitting Borussia Dortmund only to be persuaded into staying by new coach Thomas Tuchel ... «Goal.com, Jul 15»
2
BSUIR students persuaded to collect signatures for Lukashenka
BSUIR students persuaded to collect signatures for Lukashenka. 26. 24.07.2015, 14:57; 3,056. Despite the promises of guaranteed places in a dormitory, there ... «Charter 97, Jul 15»
3
Manchester United pay tribute to club's vision coach Gail Stephenson
She understood the benefits that her specialism could bring to sport and persuaded Sir Alex Ferguson to make Manchester United the pioneers ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Man who persuaded women to give thousands of dollars gets long …
About 10 victims spoke in court, including professionals who were persuaded to give money to Lucas. When they ran out of money, he would ... «Daily Journal, Jul 15»
5
Persuaded by savings, council OKs new accountants
BARRE — Despite being pleased with the performance of their longtime accountant, city councilors couldn't quite bring themselves to pay a ... «Barre Montpelier Times Argus, Jul 15»
6
Client persuaded solicitor to try to defraud Revenue
A solicitor tried to defraud Revenue by underpaying €147,000 stamp duty due on a property transaction because a client persuaded him to do ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
7
Chelsea players persuaded me to sign Falcao, says Jose Mourinho
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho sought the advice of defenders John Terry and Gary Cahill before agreeing to sign striker Radamel Falcao ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
8
Minister "increasingly persuaded" cyclists need licences
Mr Gay has said he was "increasingly persuaded" NSW needed to introduce a licensing system for all cyclists over the age of 18 - an ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jul 15»
9
Lynch 'not persuaded yet' on Iran accord
The top Democrat on a congressional anti-terror task force said Wednesday that he was “not persuaded yet” that President Obama's nuclear ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
10
How Boise's Agri Beef has persuaded people to buy high-priced …
Agri Beef CEO Bobert Rebholtz Jr. at the company headquarters with a saddle that belonged to his father. KYLE GREEN ... «The Idaho Statesman, Jul 15»

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