B1
convince vs persuade
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| convinceverb/kənˈvɪns/ | Meaning to make someone believe something is true, or persuade them to do something | Goes with convince of | Example It took me a week to convince my parents to let me study abroad. |
| persuadeverb/pərˈsweɪd/ | Meaning to make someone agree to do or believe something by giving them good reasons | Goes with persuade someone to | Example I finally persuaded my parents to let me study abroad in Australia. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I'm not this plan will save us any money.