persuade
verb (used with object)
to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging.
persuadingly
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a word derived from
persuade.
Example Sentences
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For herself she was firm, but she hesitated when the Duchess, seconded by her daughters, requested most persuadingly, that if she would not come herself, she would, at least, permit Caroline to join them.
From The Mother's Recompense, Volume 1 A Sequel to Home Influence by Aguilar, Grace
"Your words, sir, exactly, and then you went on, kinder persuadingly: 'Why, I haven't meant to stand in your way at all!'"
From The Haunted Pajamas by Elliott, Francis Perry
Fritz, too, while lavishing his caresses on the daring climber, seemed to look persuadingly into his face—as if he knew there was danger in what the Hindoo was doing.
From The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" by Reid, Mayne
The next instant he heard a soft voice within speaking persuadingly.
From Weighed and Wanting by MacDonald, George
"I think you are answered," replied Mrs. Hamilton, playfully, as Ellen passed her arm through that of Mrs. Cameron and looked caressingly and persuadingly in her face.
From The Mother's Recompense, Volume 2 A Sequel to Home Influence by Aguilar, Grace
