Contend and Persuade

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Contend

Contend verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.
Usage example: contended that the senator's considerable experience made him the best candidate
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Persuade and contend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persuade" instead a verb "Contend".

Persuade

Persuade verb - To cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request.
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Contend and persuade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Persuade".
Nearby Words: persuasion, persuasive, persuasively, persuadable, persuader

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character contend character persuade character
time contend time persuade time
characters contend characters persuade characters
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