overpersuade

verb

Definition of overpersuadenext
as in to win (over)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpersuade
  1. persuade
  2. convince
  3. induce
  4. influence
  5. satisfy
  6. bring
  7. bring around
  8. sell
Verb
  • Few modern artists do so much to persuade us that creative endeavor is a struggle—an anxious wrestling with the stubborn materials to hand, and a determination to plow on.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Will that be enough to persuade these justices to strike down Tennessee’s law?
    Ian Millhiser, Vox, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • Many Democrats had convinced themselves before the election that this was their year.
    Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Ultimately, FirstEnergy did not convince the Department of Energy to give it a bailout, but the Ohio Legislature did.
    Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of convince
Verb
  • India could learn, for instance, from the way in which Japan set up a ministry of economic security in the aftermath of the shock induced by the pandemic.
    Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
  • One theory is that its effects may have something to do with the drugs’ ability to induce the feeling of satiation.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of induce
Verb
  • Expedite The Process With A Good Cultural Fit The target's culture can influence the outcome of a merger and acquisition and the speed of realizing value.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Hundreds opposed Smith’s parole Smith’s chances for parole were already unlikely, as research shows the main factor influencing parole decisions is the presence of a victim or the victim’s family, said Hayden Smith, professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of South Carolina.
    Emma Tucker, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of influence
Verb
  • The court also found that eight of the Adidas trademarks asserted against Thom Browne failed to satisfy the absolute statutory requirements for clarity and precision, rendering them invalid.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
  • However, the recently rallying stock fell victim to profit-taking as the new outlook failed to satisfy lofty investor expectations.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of satisfy
Verb
  • The combination brought them their second straight NBA Cup win — a 123-118 final.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Then on Tuesday, a storm will bring snow, though the latest models show totals generally under six inches.
    John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of bring
Verb
  • That suggests that this is pre-cleared, so to speak: Most everyone with power who would be able to say no has already been consulted and brought around to a yes.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The exhibition, slated for October 2025, could bring around 10,000 to 12,000 attendees, based on recent numbers for the San Francisco events.
    Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024
Definition of bring around
Verb
  • The company continues to focus on its primary business activities, which include producing and distributing tea leaves, importing animal proteins, and selling synthetic fuel products.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • In the years since the data sharing program was launched, Remington has been split into two companies and sold.
    Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of sell
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