Persuade
/pəˈsweɪd/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters
Definition of Persuade
verb
- To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
"That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion."
- To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).
- To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).
Anagrams of Persuade
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
e1
r1
s1
u1
a1
d2
e1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Persuade
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Persuade"
Persuade is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Persuade" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "persuade" is a medium-scoring word.