Category:Persuade

Per*suade", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Persuaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Persuading.] Etym: [l. persuadere, persuasum; per + suadere to Advise, persuade: cf. F. persuader. See per-, and suasion.]

1. To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, Expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by Presenting sufficient motives. Almost thou persuadest me to be a christian. Acts xxvi. 28. We will persuade him, be it possible. Shak.

2. To try to influence. [obsolescent] Hearken not unto hezekiah, when he persuadeth you. 2 kings xviii. 32.

3. To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from Reflection, etc.; to cause to believe. Beloved, we are persuaded better things of you. Heb. vi. 9.

4. To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to Recommend. Jer. Taylor.

Syn. -- to convince; induce; prevail on; win over; allure; entice. See Convince.

Persuade Per*suade", v. i.

Defn: to use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion. Shak.

Persuade Per*suade", n.

Defn: persuasion. [obs.] Beau. & fl.