persuade
verb (used with object)
to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging.
had persuaded
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past perfectof persuade.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Wiles, the White House chief of staff, told others that Sacks had persuaded him to do so in a last-minute call, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Beattie said he had a long-standing relationship with Burrows and had persuaded him to join the party before he was selected to replace Colin Crawford as the MLA for North Antrim.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Prosecutors claimed that it was Del Villar who had persuaded Ortiz to ignore the FBI’s warning as he stood to profit off the promoter’s showcases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2025
His father had persuaded him to surrender, officials said.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
After she quit, William even told a friend that he had persuaded her to take time off.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
