SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
persuasive
adjective
Able to influence belief or action through convincing reasons or presentation.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Able to convince
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Related words and expressions
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Usage distinction
Return to topA persuasive presentation can still be wrong; cogent more specifically praises clear, convincing reasoning.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See persuasive in use
The proposal became more persuasive when it included examples that could be checked.
The persuasive closing panel described a realistic repair process and showed what previous practice items had become.
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