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Exam: IELTS

persuade

IPA: /pərˈsweɪd/

KK: /pərˈsweɪd/

transitive verb

Definition: To convince someone to do something or to accept a particular idea by using arguments or reasoning.

Example: She tried to persuade him to join the club with her.

persuasible

IPA: /pərˈsweɪzəbl/

KK: /pɜrˈsweɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be convinced to change one's mind or opinion.

Example: She is very persuasible and often changes her views after discussions.

persuasion

IPA: /pərˈsweɪʒən/

KK: /pərˈsweɪʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of convincing someone to do or believe something, or a particular belief or opinion that someone holds.

Example: Her persuasion was so strong that everyone agreed to her plan.

persuasive

IPA: /pərˈsweɪsɪv/

KK: /pɚˈsweɪsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to convince someone to do or believe something.

Example: The speaker gave a persuasive presentation that convinced everyone to support the project.

persuasively

IPA: /pərˈsweɪzɪvli/

KK: /pɚˈsweɪzɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is meant to convince someone to believe or do something.

Example: She spoke persuasively during the debate, winning over many listeners.

persuasiveness

IPA: /pərˈsweɪsɪvnəs/

KK: /pɚˈsweɪsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The ability to convince someone to believe or do something.

Example: Her persuasiveness helped her win the debate.

pertain

IPA: /pərˈteɪn/

KK: /pɚˈteɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be related to something or to have a connection with it.

Example: The rules that pertain to this game are very specific.

pertinence

IPA: /ˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

KK: /ˈpɜrtɪnəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of being relevant or applicable to a particular matter or situation.

Example: The pertinence of her comments to the discussion was appreciated by everyone in the meeting.

pertinency

IPA: /pərˈtɪnənsi/

KK: /pɜrˈtɪnənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being relevant or related to the topic being discussed.

Example: The pertinency of her comments made the discussion more meaningful.

pertinent

IPA: /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

KK: /ˈpɜrtɪnənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is directly related to the topic or issue being discussed.

Example: The lawyer presented pertinent evidence that helped the case.

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