persuade
verb (used with object)
to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging.
will be persuading
-
future progressiveof persuade.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Perhaps the biggest challenge will be persuading people to use concrete made with diapers.
From NewsForKids.net ● Jun. 1, 2023
The challenge, said Philip Bachand, an engineer on the project, will be persuading California water officials, who he says are overly concerned that allowing people to reroute floodwater will deprive others downstream.
From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2023
One challenge for Erewhon, particularly as it moves into new markets, will be persuading people unfamiliar with the brand that it isn’t out of reach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2021
A bigger challenge will be persuading or compelling private companies to step up their game in warding off attacks.
From Slate ● May 10, 2021
One challenge will be persuading governments to commit to share more information on hydrology.
From Reuters ● Oct. 29, 2019
