PERSUADE

v. n.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

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.
v.

To try to influence. [Obsolescent] Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you. 2 Kings xviii. 32.

3.
v.

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.
v.

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

5.
v.

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

6.
n.

Persuasion. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.

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