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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"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 Grace Aguilar
"We do want you, all of us," Merry smiled persuadingly.
From The Bachelors A Novel by William Dana Orcutt
Nay, thou art but a boy, a foolish boy," continued the earl, struggling to speak persuadingly, "incapable of judging that which is right and best.
From The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History by Grace Aguilar
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 Mayne Reid
"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 Francis Perry Elliott
