War and Peace definition (1865â1869) A novel by Leo Tolstoy. It recounts the history of several Russian families during the wars against Napoleon Bonaparte. Many consider it the greatest novel ever written.
Full Definition of PLEASE. intransitive verb. 1. : to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction. 2. 3. transitive verb. 1. : to give pleasure to: gratify. 2.ull Definition of PLEASE. intransitive verb. 1. : to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction. 2. 3. transitive verb. 1. : to give pleasure to: gratify. 2.
uk â /pÉËsweÉªd/ us â /pÉËsweÉªd/. B1 to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it: If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her. [ + (that) ] It's no use trying to persuade him (that) you're innocent. [ + to infinitive ] He is trying to persuade local and foreign businesses to invest in the project. Using a bunch of bananas, the zoo-keeper persuaded the monkey back into its cage.