sway
Third Person
sways
Present Participle
swaying
Past Tense
swayed
Past Participle
swayed
1
to slowly move back and forth or from side to side
- The branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.
- The boat began to sway with the rhythm of the ocean waves.
- The dancer's hips swayed sensuously to the rhythm of the music, captivating the audience.
- The chimes on the front porch began to sway, producing a melodic sound with each movement.
2
to cause something to move gently back and forth or from side to side
transitive
- The rhythmic music swayed the crowd, encouraging everyone to move in harmony on the dance floor.
- The gentle breeze swayed the curtains in the open window.
- She gently swayed the cradle, soothing the baby with a rhythmic motion.
- The tour guide swayed the lantern, creating eerie shadows on the walls of the ancient cave.
- With a gentle push, she swayed the porch swing, creating a tranquil atmosphere on the front porch.
Synonyms:
3
to encourage someone to do or believe something
transitive
- The passionate speaker hoped to sway the audience with compelling arguments.
- The marketing team worked hard to sway consumers towards their brand.
- The politician tried to sway public opinion by addressing the concerns of the community.
- The persuasive documentary aimed to sway viewers to reconsider their attitudes towards climate change.
- He sought to sway the team's decision by presenting a compelling vision for the future.