persuade
US /pɚˈsweɪd/
UK /pɚˈsweɪd/
1.
overtuigen, overhalen
to cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument
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She tried to persuade him to change his mind.
Ze probeerde hem te overtuigen van gedachten te veranderen.
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He was easily persuaded to join the team.
Hij liet zich gemakkelijk overtuigen om lid te worden van het team.
2.
overtuigen, doen geloven
to cause someone to believe something, especially after a sustained effort
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I was persuaded that he was telling the truth.
Ik was overtuigd dat hij de waarheid sprak.
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It's hard to persuade people of the benefits of this new policy.
Het is moeilijk om mensen te overtuigen van de voordelen van dit nieuwe beleid.