English to Maori Meaning of persuasive - whakapati

Persuasive :

whakapati

noun

tika, whakapati, tumu, ohipa, mahi, titauraa, whakapataritari, whakaaro i, tohe

adjective

whakapati, kaupapa

Persuasive :: whakapatiPersuasively :: whakapakepakePersuasiveness :: fakaloto'iUnpersuasive :: unpersuasive

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Definitions of persuasive in English

Adjective(1) intended or having the power to induce action or belief

Examples of persuasive in English

(1) It is never particularly persuasive to address believers as if they are idiots in need of education.(2) Its persuasive powers are limited to encouraging buyers to test new products.(3) They believe that praising the world's most powerful men is more persuasive than criticising them.(4) Did I need to make a quick call to check a fact or get one more piece of persuasive evidence?(5) Science and religion are two of the most persuasive influences the world has ever known.(6) Either that, or they're simply floored by his slightly odd, but gently persuasive manner.(7) The more people who voice their support, the more persuasive we will be.(8) These theories, I think, are persuasive because they seem to explain a reason for moral beliefs.(9) If one plot line is potentially chilling, the other is decreasingly persuasive .(10) He is very persuasive , he networks better than most and he has great communication skills.(11) Good writing is therefore very much to do with developing your style so that it is persuasive and convincing.(12) It is highly readable, often persuasive and enlightening on the plays, but it is speculation.(13) They make a persuasive case that is supported by evidence from as far away as Austria and Australia.(14) We should talk to them and use any persuasive power we have at our disposal.(15) Because of the authority he brings to it, his art is totally persuasive and absolutely compelling.(16) The situation here makes it no longer possible for them to be persuasive or demanding of anything.

Synonyms

Adjective

1. convincing ::

papû

2. cogent ::

cogent

3. compelling ::

mālohi

4. potent ::

puai

5. forceful ::

kaha

6. powerful ::

kaha

7. impactful ::

päpätanga

8. eloquent ::

pukorero

9. impressive ::

faahiahia

10. influential ::

mana

11. sound ::

tangi

12. valid ::

whaimana

13. strong ::

kaha

14. effective ::

whai hua

15. winning ::

toa

16. telling ::

korero

17. plausible ::

reka

18. credible ::

pono

Antonyms

1. inconclusive ::

huakore

2. indecisive ::

lotolotoua

3. ineffective ::

koretake

4. unconvincing ::

unconvincing

Different Forms

persuasive, persuasively, persuasiveness, unpersuasive

Word Example from TV Shows

You don't know how PERSUASIVE I am.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2

Well, Penny can be pretty PERSUASIVE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 21

The holy books are much more PERSUASIVE than I can be.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2

English to Maori Dictionary: persuasive

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