# persuades

Pronunciation: US say "pur-SWAYDZ" /pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪdz/; UK say "puh-SWAYDZ" /pəˈsweɪdz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular present tense of persuade. — third-person singular simple present indicative of persuade
   - Simple: Third-person present tense of persuade. Use it after he, she, it, or one person or thing.
   - _The lawyer persuades the jury with carefully chosen evidence._
   - _A skilled negotiator persuades both sides to make concessions._

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