What does persuading mean?
Persuading means present participle and gerund of persuade.
Persuading
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of persuade.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of persuade
- persuasive
- An act of persuasion.
Example Sentences
And, as I know from what you have now found upon your own souls, since he came amongst you, while under the preachings and persuadings of such a singularly serious Gospel minister, you will be restlessly solicitous till he be settled[…]
Synonyms for persuading
Antonyms for persuading
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Word Forms
- more persuading
- most persuading
- persuadings
Usage Notes
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And, as I know from what you have now found upon your own souls, since he came amongst you, while under the preachings and persuadings of such a singularly serious Gospel minister, you will be restlessly solicitous till he be settled[…]
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