persuade of



persuade someone of something

to convince someone of something. Laura was unable to persuade me of the truth of her statement. We were all persuaded of the need for higher taxes.
See also: of, persuade

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Emil
KlemensKLE-mens (German, Polish)German, Danish, Swedish, Polish
Nilofar-Indian (Muslim)
Kamil (2)KAH-meel (Polish)Czech, Slovak, Polish
Tovi-Biblical Hebrew
JarredJER-əd, JAR-ədEnglish