Definition of persuades

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • persuades is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • persuades is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • persuades is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of persuades


  • win approval or support for (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. carry
    2. sway
  • cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm (verb)

    Examples

    1. You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!

See definition of persuades in Merriam Webster