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What is the difference between convince and persuade?
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Not much (if any).What is the difference between convince and persuade?
I have to disagree with you (slightly). Any of those statements could have been made right after the conversation in question. In that case it would be more about the speaker's state of mind more than anything else. If, however, the statement was made after the action had been taken the speaker would be claiming partial responsibility.1. I convinced him that he should do it.
2. I persuaded her that she should do it.
3. I persuaded her to do it.
4. I convinced her to do it.
In all four sentences, 'he' did it.
You are right. I was thinking only of the situation I have underlined in your reply. Thanks for pointing that out.I have to disagree with you (slightly). Any of those statements could have been made right after the conversation in question. In that case it would be more about the speaker's state of mind more than anything else. If, however, the statement was made after the action had been taken the speaker would be claiming partial responsibility.
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