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persuasively

/pərˈsweɪsɪvli/ /pɚˈsweɪsɪvli/

Meanings
adverb
In a manner intended to convince or persuade.

Examples :

"The eloquent speaker persuasively stated her argument."
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Related Words

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eloquent adjective

/ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/

Fluently persuasive and articulate

"The student gave an eloquent speech about the importance of protecting the environment. "

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

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persuade verb

/pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/

To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.

"That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion."

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argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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speaker noun

/ˈspiːkə/ /ˈspikɚ/

One who speaks.

"The speaker at the school assembly encouraged students to be respectful. "

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stated verb

/ˈsteɪtɪd/

To declare to be a fact.

"He stated that he was willing to help."

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her noun

/ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/

A female person or animal.

"I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her."

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convince verb

/kənˈvɪns/

To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

"The teacher convinced the students that the Earth revolves around the sun by using diagrams and explaining the scientific evidence. "