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Meanings of persuasive in English
Intended or having the power to induce action or belief.
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Usage of persuasive in English
1
The case for urgent action is made in the most persuasive way.
2
Scammers can resort to more 'persuasive' methods to get their point across.
3
You need to be persuasive and it takes time to learn how.
4
There are persuasive arguments that free higher education will be unambiguously regressive.
5
It provides new and persuasive evidence of the effectiveness of this intervention.
6
It is a persuasive microcosm of a particular time and social milieu.
7
It was clear, concise, persuasive, and it had the jury's attention throughout.
8
The boxcar, however, was empty, and Jack found that fact terribly persuasive.
9
How politicians look when campaigning can be a persuasive form of communication.
10
Regardless, Stone's expectations were both reasonable and supported by some persuasive evidence.
11
Salander concluded that his ID, whatever it said, must have been persuasive.
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He spoke rapidly in an agreeable, persuasive tone: Listen to me, Gutman.
13
As with all moot points, there are persuasive arguments on both sides.
14
They are persuasive moralists, captivating story-tellers; they rouse the appetite for good.
15
Her voice had an unusual quality; it was persuasive, and almost gentle.
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Van Heerlen used his persuasive powers on the man under the telescope.
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Persuasive through the time
Persuasive across language varieties
Ireland
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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