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    persuade

    US /pərˈsweɪd/

    ・

    UK /pəˈsweɪd/

    A2TOEIC
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo try to make someone to do, believe something
    The young man tried to persuade Donna to go out with him

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    Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need

    06:14Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
    • If you want to learn more about how companies tried to hack your brain to maximize sales, you can check out our video on how ads are designed to persuade you.

      If you want to learn more about how companies tried to hack your brain to maximize sales, you can check out our video on how ads are designed to persuade you.

    • you can check out our video on how ads are designed to persuade you.

      you can check out our video on how ads are designed to persuade you.

    B1

    It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat

    07:09It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat
    • and they tend to be older, and you have to persuade them to back you.

      and they tend to be older, and you have to persuade them to back you.

    • and you have to persuade them to back you.

      and you have to persuade them to back you.

    B1

    BBC 6 Minute English July 23, 2015 - Are models too skinny?

    06:05BBC 6 Minute English July 23, 2015 - Are models too skinny?
    • the agents who employ the girls put pressure on or strongly persuade them to lose weight.

      the agents who employ the girls put pressure on or strongly persuade them to lose weight.

    • the agents who employ the girls put pressure on or strongly persuade them to lose weight.

      the agents who employ the girls put pressure on or strongly persuade them to lose weight.

    B1

    Taiwan Presidential Contender Ko on Cross-Strait Relations

    05:08Taiwan Presidential Contender Ko on Cross-Strait Relations
    • So we still need to persuade the Taiwanese public that we'd be the best choice.

      So we still need to persuade the Taiwanese public that we'd be the best choice.

    B1

    George Washington (1732-1799) President of the USA

    02:53George Washington (1732-1799) President of the USA
    • In 1787, Washington was elected President of the Constitutional Convention and used his influence to persuade the states to ratify the resulting constitution.

      In 1787, Washington was elected President of the Constitutional Convention and used his influence to persuade the states to ratify the resulting constitution.

    • and used his influence to persuade the states to ratify the resulting constitution.

      and used his influence to persuade the states to ratify the resulting constitution.

    B1

    The Third U.S. Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton VS Donald Trump

    37:56The Third U.S. Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton VS Donald Trump
    • Does she persuade you that while you may disagree on regulation, that, in fact, she supports a Second Amendment right to bear arms?

      Does she persuade you that while you may disagree on regulation, that, in fact, she supports a Second Amendment right to bear arms?

    • Does she persuade you that,

      Does she persuade you that,

    B1

    7 Principles of Psychological Persuasion

    06:237 Principles of Psychological Persuasion
    • Social proof can therefore persuade people to commit to something they otherwise doubt.

      Social proof can therefore persuade people to commit to something they otherwise doubt.

    • Social proof can therefore persuade people to commit to something they otherwise doubt.

      Social proof can therefore persuade people to commit to something they otherwise doubt.

    B1

    hades being iconic

    05:53hades being iconic
    • Thought you were gonna persuade the River Guardian to join my team for the uprising,

      Thought you were gonna persuade the River Guardian to join my team for the uprising,

    • I thought you were gonna persuade the river guardian to join my team for the uprising, and here I am, kind of river guardian-less.

      I thought you were gonna persuade the river guardian to join my team for the uprising, and here I am, kind of river guardian-less.

    B1

    Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?

    55:08Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
    • Why can't you take to the Hustings, persuade your fellow citizens that taxation is unjust,

      Why can't you take to the Hustings, persuade your fellow citizens that taxation is unjust,

    • Why can't you take to the Hustings, persuade your fellow citizens

      Why can't you take to the Hustings, persuade your fellow citizens

    B1

    Public Speaking Tips - How to Give a Compelling Business Presentation

    03:09Public Speaking Tips - How to Give a Compelling Business Presentation
    • If you're looking to advance your career, boost your income level, persuade your clients

      If you're looking to advance your career, boost your income level, persuade your clients

    • If you're looking to advance your career, boost your income level, persuade your clients or customers, or motivate and inspire your coworkers, then this is the course for you.

      If you're looking to advance your career, boost your income level, persuade your clients or customers, or motivate and inspire your coworkers, then this is the course for you.

    A2