persuasion

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
  2. noun a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

Etymology

From French persuasion and its source, Latin persuāsiō, from persuādēre, from suādēre (“to advise, recommend”).

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Synonyms

suasion

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