Meaning of the word persuading in English

What does persuading mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

persuading

US /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
UK /pəˈsweɪdɪŋ/

Verb

causing someone to do something through reasoning or argument

Example:
He spent hours persuading her to change her mind.
The advertisement was very effective in persuading customers to buy the product.