persuade
verb (used with object)
to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging.
persuadable
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a word derived from
persuade.
Example Sentences
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Harris’ campaign has concluded, rationally, that reaching the White House requires catering to persuadable white voters in these states.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2024
“I don’t necessarily think that there are a whole lot of persuadable voters who think this is the most important issue,” said Greenberg, who also conducts focus groups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
"People are generally not very persuadable," he says.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2024
I still believe there are more persuadable voters out there than conventional wisdom suggests.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2024
“Slughorn proved much more persuadable than I had expected. Harry’s doing, of course. Ah, hello, Nymphadora!”Harry looked around and saw that Mrs. Weasley was not alone, despite the lateness of the hour.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
