persuasive
intermediateB2/pərˈsweɪsɪv/ · per-su-a-sive
Having the ability to convince someone to do or believe something.
Meanings
Having the ability to convince someone to do or believe something.
کسی کو کچھ کرنے یا ماننے کے لیے قائل کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھنا۔
قائل کرنے والا
qail karne wala
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- persuasive argument
- persuasive speech
- persuasive writing
Example Sentences
She gave a persuasive presentation that convinced everyone.
اس نے ایک مؤثر پیشکش کی جو سب کو قائل کر گئی۔
Us ne ek mo'asar paishkash ki jo sab ko qail kar gayi.
The advertisement was highly persuasive and attracted many customers.
یہ اشتہار بہت قائل کرنے والا تھا اور اس نے بہت سے گاہکوں کو متوجہ کیا۔
Yeh ishtihar bohat qail karne wala tha aur is ne bohat se gāhokon ko mutwajeh kiya.
Effective salespeople are often very persuasive.
موثر سیلز لوگ اکثر بہت قائل کرنے والے ہوتے ہیں۔
Mo'asar sales log aksar bohat qail karne wale hote hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Persuasive sounds like 'per-' + 'sway' - think of swaying someone's opinion.
Imagine a skilled speaker swaying a crowd with their words.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وہ زبانی چالاکی میں کمال رکھتا ہے، قائل کرنے کی ہنر میں بے مثال ہے۔
Woh zabani chalaki mein kamaal rakhta hai, qail karne ki hunar mein be-misaal hai.
He excels in eloquence and charm, Unmatched in the art of persuasion.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چوکس رہو، زبانی جال میں آنا نہ
Chokas raho, zabani jaal mein aana na.
Be alert, do not fall into the trap of words.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "persuasivus" — leading through argument
First known use: 14th century
The word has been utilized in English since the late 14th century, originally derived from Latin.