persuasive argument
noun phraseUK /pəˈsweɪ.sɪv ˈɑː.ɡjə.mənt/
US /pɚˈsweɪ.sɪv ˈɑːr.ɡjə.mənt/
A persuasive argument is a set of words that makes someone want to agree with you.
She gave a persuasive argument for getting a class pet, and everyone voted yes.
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2. A well-reasoned case that changes someone's mind through evidence and logic.
His persuasive argument about recycling convinced the whole family to start sorting their trash.
3. A speech or piece of writing designed to make listeners or readers take a certain view.
The student wrote a persuasive argument about why school should start later.
4. A reason or set of reasons that feels believable and hard to disagree with.
The coach made a persuasive argument for practicing every day, and the team improved quickly.