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Definition of Persconvinced someone to do someExamples of Persuaded in a senUsing a piece of meat, Shaggy’s owner persuaded the runaway pup to come back inside the gate. Mother persuaded the baby to try green beans, but he hated every bite of it. Through his moving article on recycling, the author persuaded most of his readers to pick up trash in their own … [Read more...] about Persuaded used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Perto convince an individual or group to do someExamples of Persuade in a senIf your friends try to persuade you to break the law, you should consider making new friends. My wife is insane if she thinks she can persuade me to buy her a $2,000 purse. When the salesman attempted to persuade me to buy a rundown car, I laughed in his face. The lawyer tried … [Read more...] about Persuade used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Perspirsalty, watery fluid secreted by the sweat gExamples of Perspiration in a senBob uses as much antiperspirant deodorant that he can, because he hates the feeling of perspiration trickling from his armpits. Standing on the debate stage, Marco’s perspiration started to flow as Chris ridiculed him in front of the media. Before showering, I like to work … [Read more...] about Perspiration used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Perspieasy to comprExamples of Perspicuous in a senBecause my son needed to work on his reading comprehension skills, I bought him several perspicuous books. The audience had no problem understanding the presenter’s perspicuous speech. Since Amy thought her science class would be confusing, she was pleasantly surprised when her teacher taught perspicuous … [Read more...] about Perspicuous used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Perspiclearness that is easy to underExamples of Perspicuity in a senLack of perspicuity made the mayor’s speech confusing and bewildering. The author’s perspicuity made his writings easy to understand. Because its lack of perspicuity, the article needed to be edited for clearness. Stumped by the puzzling problem, the teacher wished that the brain … [Read more...] about Perspicuity used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Perspicthe ability to notice and understand things that are not obExamples of Perspicacity in a sen1. The detective’s perspicacity allowed him to easily recognize the criminal in the crowd. 2. Because the billionaire is known for his perspicacity, many people wait to follow his stock-buying trends.  3. Students rarely act up in Mrs. Henderson’s class … [Read more...] about Perspicacity used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Perspicaable to judge quickly and correctly what people and situations are reallyExamples of Perspicacious in a senThe perspicacious fireman quickly detected the cause of the fire. Many perspicacious investors sold their tech stocks long before the market crashed. The perspicacious salesman earned a great living because he knew how to read his … [Read more...] about Perspicacious used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Perspethe way an individual views someExamples of Perspective in a senAfter the near-fatal car accident, Sharon changed her perspective on life and decided to quit her job. A judge’s perspective of the justice system is quite different from a convicted felon’s perspective. While Ann was opposed to marriage in her early twenties, she has now changed her … [Read more...] about Perspective used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Persemployees or workforce of a coExamples of Personnel in a senAll building personnel were evacuated after a gas leak occurred close to the home office. A memo will be sent to all personnel asking them to stick to the dress code provided in the company handbook. Several members of Grayson Electric personnel are retiring, so they will need to find … [Read more...] about Personnel used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Persto give the qualities of a human being to a thing or coExamples of Personify in a senPeople often personify their cars by giving them human names. In the film, the talking mirror appears to personify a young girl’s feelings of self-doubt. Describing the flowers as dancing in the wind is one way to personify them. When writers personify ideas or … [Read more...] about Personify used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Personifica thing or individual that embodies a specific quExamples of Personification in a senSometimes I feel that my school's cheese pizza is the personification of grease itself. To the soldiers, their country’s flag stands as the personification of freedom. The queen was the personification of royalty as she waved from her coach. Because the … [Read more...] about Personification used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Persothe state of being a human Examples of Personhood in a senPersonhood rights were fought during slavery because each slave wanted to be regarded as a human being. Since everyone has personhood rights, it is believed that abortion is illegal because the fetus is a live individual. Due to the personhood theory, everyone should be treated equally because … [Read more...] about Personhood used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Personadesigned or produced to fit individual Examples of Personalized in a senThe junior’s personalized class ring included his name and engraving of the sports that he plays in school. A monogram was added to the personalized bag so that the traveler’s luggage could stand out amongst the plain designs. Becky’s dietician crafted a personalized meal plan … [Read more...] about Personalized used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Personto customize something or tailor it to specific Examples of Personalize in a senThe company was able to personalize my phone case by adding a picture and my initials to it. Our teacher tries to personalize each lesson by including topics and videos that each student finds interesting. During the fitting, the bride wanted the salon to personalize her … [Read more...] about Personalize used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Personthe attitude, temperament, and disposition of soExamples of Personality in a senMany people loved Cassie’s personality because she would always make you laugh with her wonderful sense of humor and kindness. On Sylvia’s blind date, she loved Mark’s personality because he was courteous, affectionate and humble. Due to the candidate’s pessimistic … [Read more...] about Personality used in sentence example & words in English