sways
Pronunciation: [sweɪz]
Word
Context: "movement"
(verb) to move back and forth or side to side. Imagine a tree bending in the wind. It's swaying when it moves this way.
Example
The children swayed gently to the music at the dance party.
Example
The tree did not sway at all during the storm; it stood strong and still.
Example
Can you see how the flowers sway in the breeze?
Context: "influence"
(verb) to change someone’s mind or thoughts. If you persuade a friend to choose a movie, you are swaying their decision.
Example
The teacher swayed the students to think more critically about the topic.
Example
Her argument did not sway anyone; everyone still held their original opinions.
Example
Do you think the speaker can sway the audience's opinion?
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