persuade
verb (used with object)
to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging.
will persuade
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future tenseof persuade.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The hope is that Anton will persuade Claire to rescue Gullen with her fortune.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The theory is that will persuade retail investors and ETFs to re-engage.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Only strong support will persuade legislators or trustees that it’s safe to do the right thing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025
It’s not clear whether that vision will persuade scientists skeptical of Sheinbaum Pardo to vote for her next month.
From Science Magazine ● May 2, 2024
“It was well tried. I will forgive you, Jude, and we will go back into the banquet. You will persuade Cardan to do what I need him to. All will be as it should be.”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
