noun Uncommon

persuading

Persuading (noun) means the act of trying to convince someone. Example: “A lot of persuading went into getting the client to sign.”

noun

The act of trying to convince someone.

"A lot of persuading went into getting the client to sign."

How to use persuading

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe -ing form of persuade, used as a noun or ongoing action.

more persuading comparative, persuadings plural, most persuading superlative

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What does “persuading” mean?

The word “persuading” means the act of trying to convince someone. In plain terms, the -ing form of persuade, used as a noun or ongoing action.

How do you use “persuading” in a sentence?

Here is “persuading” used in a sentence: “A lot of persuading went into getting the client to sign.”

What part of speech is “persuading”?

“Persuading” is a noun.

Is “persuading” a common word?

“Persuading” is an uncommon word in modern English.