Meaning Of Persuade

v. t.

To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.

v. t.

To try to influence.

v. t.

To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.

v. t.

To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.

v. i.

To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.

n.

Persuasion.