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Grade 8
(per-sua-sive) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. able to convince someone to do or believe something.

Example Sentence

Car salesmen are very persuasive.

More Example Sentences

Her persuasive arguments changed my mind.

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Rhymes

  • abrasive
  • evasive
  • invasive
  • persuasive
  • pervasive

  • superabrasive
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