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
1
The act of trying to convince someone.
"A lot of persuading went into getting the client to sign."
How to use persuading
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of persuade, used as a noun or ongoing action.
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Word forms
- Plural
- persuadings
- Comparative
- more persuading
- Superlative
- most persuading
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Rhymes for persuading
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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.
