sway

verbnounB2 · Upper-intermediate

To move slowly from side to side.

Meanings of «sway»

1 · verb

to move slowly from side to side

The tall trees began to sway gently in the wind.

2 · noun

power or influence over someone's decisions

The manager still has some sway over final decisions.

Similar: influence control power

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«sway» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

to make someone think or do something

convincemake someone believe that something is trueShe convinced me that the story was true.

persuademake someone agree to do somethingI persuaded my brother to come with me.

influencechange how someone thinks or acts, often slowlyFriends can influence the choices you make.

swayslightly move someone's opinion or voteA good speech can sway the voters.

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