persuasion
/pə'sweiʤn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of persuading: The process of trying to convince someone to do something or to believe something through reasoning or argument.
- A firmly held belief or opinion: A personal conviction or view, especially one that is not necessarily based on proof.
- A particular system of religious or political beliefs: A group or sect sharing a specific set of beliefs; a creed or affiliation.
Usage and Examples
Noun (Act of persuading):
- Her gentle persuasion finally convinced me to apply for the job.
- The art of persuasion is a key skill in marketing and sales.
Noun (Firm belief):
- It is my persuasion that honesty is always the best policy.
- He spoke with great persuasion about the need for environmental reform.
Noun (System of beliefs):
- People of all religious persuasions attended the interfaith service.
- The magazine caters to readers of a conservative political persuasion.
Advanced Usage
- "Of the... persuasion": This phrase is used to specify a person's particular belief system, affiliation, or type. It can be used seriously or humorously.
- She is of the Buddhist persuasion. (Serious, indicating religion)
- He's very much of the "early to bed, early to rise" persuasion. (Humorous, indicating a type of person with certain habits)
Variants and Related Words
- Persuade (verb): To cause someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.
- I tried to persuade him to change his mind.
- Persuasive (adjective): Good at persuading someone to do or believe something; convincing.
- She made a very persuasive argument for the new policy.
- Persuasively (adverb): In a convincing manner.
- He argued his case persuasively.
Synonyms
- Conviction: A firmly held belief or opinion.
- Inducement: The act of persuading someone to do something.
- Creed: A system of religious or other belief.
- Viewpoint: A particular attitude or way of considering a matter.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Powers of persuasion: A person's ability to persuade others effectively.
- With her powers of persuasion, she managed to get the whole team on board.
- Gentle persuasion: The use of polite and patient argument to convince someone.
- Sometimes, gentle persuasion works better than forceful demands.
Noun
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
- my opinion differs from yours
- I am not of your persuasion
- what are your thoughts on Haiti?
- the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action