Persuade and Shift

Persuade

Persuade verb - To cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request.

Shift and persuade are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shift" instead a verb "Persuade".

Shift

Shift verb - To change the place or position of.

Persuade and shift are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persuade" instead a verb "Shift".

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

time persuade time shift time

Both words in one sentence

  • Yes, she can do a partial shape-shift into most animals, as well as speak to and persuade animals to ally with her, but the harder she pushes her abilities, or the more wounded/angry she becomes in a battle situation, and the less she thinks like a human and the more she thinks like a beast.
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