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# Word of the Day: Persuade
- URL: https://learn-with-alicia.ghost.io/word-of-the-day-persuade/
- Published: 2026-08-01T13:20:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-01T13:28:04.000Z
- Author: Alicia  Lund
- Tags: Teacher Resource, grammar, verbs, worksheet

[**Persuade** *(verb)*](https://learn-with-alicia.ghost.io/this-time-show-us/) means to make someone agree with an idea or decide to do something by giving them convincing reasons. 

### Example

> The Senior Two learners must **persuade** the community to support the restarted bridge project.

## Word family

- **persuade** — verb
- **persuasive** — adjective
- **persuasion** — noun
- **persuasively** — adverb

### Examples

> Amina tried to **persuade** the residents.

> She delivered a **persuasive** speech.

> Her strongest method of **persuasion** was presenting evidence.

> She spoke clearly and **persuasively**.

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