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
Edite-Portuguese
Daividh-Scottish (Rare)
Kgosi-Southern African, Tswana
Akemiah-ke-meeJapanese
Oluwayemisi-Western African, Yoruba
DawidDAH-veet (Polish)Polish, Biblical Hebrew