Persuade /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Persuaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Persuading

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.

   We will persuade him, be it possible.

2. To try to influence. [Obsolescent]

   Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you.

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.

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

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

1. Persuasion. [Obs.]